What Happened on November 12, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • Jean Papineau-Couture, Canadian composer, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2000)
  • Liam Dunn, American actor (Koska & his Family), born in New Jersey (d. 1976)
  • Rogelio de la Rosa, Filipino actor and politician (d. 1986)

Famous Deaths

Percival Lowell (1855-1916)

American astronomer (predicted discovery of Pluto) and founder of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, dies of a stroke at 61

Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About November 12, 1916

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio