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What Happened on May 16, 1913

Famous Birthdays

  • Woody Herman, American jazz clarinetist and composer (Thundering Herds), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1987)

Famous Deaths

  • Louis Perrier, Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, dies at 63
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights

About May 16, 1913

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus