Historical Events
- Russian troops conquer the Ottoman Empire city of Erzurum during WWI
- The US rejects the right of Germany and Austria-Hungary to sink armed merchant ships
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Doggett, American jazz and blues Hammond B-3 organist ("Honky Tonk"; "Funky Whistler"), pianist and arranger (The Inkspots; Ella Fitzgerald), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
- Charlie Fowlkes, American baritone saxophonist (Count Basie Orchestra, 1953-80), born in New York City (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Jeltje de Bosch Kemper, Dutch feminist, dies at 79
- [Gerard] Jan Ligthart, Dutch educator (Ot & Sien), dies at 57
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About February 16, 1916
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius