Historical Events
Sports History
Suzanne Lenglen defeats US champion Helen Wills in influential tennis match in Cannes, France
Famous Birthdays
- David Austin, English rose breeder (Austin roses), born in Albrighton, England (d. 2018)
- Jack Levy, English mechanical engineer, born in London, England (d. 2017)
- John Schlesinger, English stage and Academy Award-winning film director (Midnight Cowboy; Darling), born in London, England (d. 2003)
About February 16, 1926
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
