Famous Birthdays
- Aloÿs-Henri-Gérard Fornerod, Swiss composer, born in Montet-Cudrefin, Switzerland (d. 1965)
Elpidio Quirino (1890-1956)
6th President of the Philippines (1949-53), born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
- George Seldes, American investigative journalist, born in Alliance Colony, New Jersey (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Scheler, Belgian man of letters and librarian, dies at 71
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About November 16, 1890
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio