What Happened on February 16, 1934

Historical Events

  • Austrian Civil War ends with the defeat of the Social Democrats and the Republican Schutzbund
  • Commission of Government is sworn in as form of direct rule for the Dominion of Newfoundland

Famous Birthdays

  • Harold "Hal" Kalin, American singer (Kalin Twins), born in Port Jervis, New York (d. 2005)
  • Marlene Bauer Hagge, American golfer, co-founder LPGA (Woman's PGA C'ship 1956), born in Eureka, South Dakota (d. 2023)
  • Ted Taylor, American gospel and R&B-singer ("Be Ever Wonderful"), born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, (d. 1987)
Born in 1934

Famous Deaths

  • Eduard Bagritsky, Russian-Soviet poet and journalist (South-West), dies at 38
1934 Highlights

About February 16, 1934

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius