Historical Events
- Indian chiefs from the Sioux & Onondaga tribes met to urge their people to renounce Christianity & return to their old Indian faith
Famous Birthdays
- George Meany, labor leader (headed AFL-CIO), born in New York City (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Herman van der Tuuk, Dutch linguist (Toba Batak grammar), dies at 70
Died in 1894 1894 Highlights
About August 16, 1894
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
