Historical Events
- The British House of Commons passes a new Military Service Bill, taking men up to 55 years old and extending to Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Gibson, British racing driver, born in Bourne, Lincolnshire (d. 2010)
Spike Milligan (1918-2002)
Irish-British actor and comedian (The Goon Show, 3 Musketeers), born in Ahmednagar, India
About April 16, 1918
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 106 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
