What Happened on September 16, 1901

Historical Events

  • Alturas, California, is incorporated as the only city in Modoc County

Art History

French painter Paul Gauguin settles in Atuona in the Marquesas Islands

Famous Birthdays

  • AndrĂ©e Bunet, French figure skater (Olympic gold pairs 1928, 32; World C'ship gold pairs 1926, 28, 30, 32), born in Paris, France (d. 1993)

About September 16, 1901

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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