Famous Deaths
- Amilcare Ponchielli, Italian composer (La Gioconda), dies at 51
- Jacob Kats, Flemish writer (Earthly Paradise), dies at 81
Died in 1886 1886 Highlights
About January 16, 1886
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn