Historical Events
- US diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood first reach the ruins of the Maya city of Copan (modern Honduras)
Famous Birthdays
- Louis-Honoré Fréchette, Canadian poet, born in Lévis, Canada (d. 1908)
About November 16, 1839
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
