Historical Events
- Mohammed Nadir Khan begins coup in Afghanistan, 1200 killed
- Troop ship sinks in Yangtze River, killing 1,200
Famous Birthdays
- Hansheinz Schneeberger, Swiss violinist (Duo Paganini), born in Bern, Switzerland (d. 2019)
About October 16, 1926
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
