What Happened on May 16, 1911

Historical Events

  • Remains of a neanderthal man found on Jersey, Channel Islands

Deutschland II Wrecked

Zeppelin airship "Deutschland II" (LZ 8) is wrecked while leaving the balloon hangar at Dusseldorf

Famous Birthdays

  • Olaff J de Landell [JB Wemmerslager van Sparwoude], Dutch writer, born in Java (d. 1989)

About May 16, 1911

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus