Historical Events
- VSV soccer team forms in Ijmuiden
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Crook, British editor (Times Literary Supplement) (d. 2005)
- Bob Tadema Sporry, Dutch author (d. 1987)
- Del Sharbutt, American radio and TV announcer (Your Hit Parade), born in Cleburne, Texas (d. 2002)
- Gwydion Brooke [Holbrooke], British bassoonist (Royal Philharmonic, 1946-1961), born in Kentford, Suffolk, England (d. 2005)
Famous Deaths
- St. Nikolai of Japan, Eastern Orthodox priest (b. 1836)
Died in 1912 1912 Highlights
About February 16, 1912
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius