Famous Birthdays
- Dino Buzzati, Italian writer (The Tartar Steppe), born in San Pellegrino, Belluno, (d. 1972)
- George Lott, American tennis player (12 Grand Slam doubles titles), born in Springfield, Illinois (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Varina Howell Davis, First Lady of the Confederate States (1862-65), dies at 80
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About October 16, 1906
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
