Historical Events
- Avery College establishes in Allegheny, Pennsylvania
- British seize Tigre Island in Gulf of Fonseca from Honduras
Famous Birthdays
- Arnold Krug, German composer, born in Hamburg, German Confederation (now Germany) (d. 1904)
- Charles Harford Lloyd, British organist and composer, born in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England (d. 1919)
Famous Deaths
- George Washington Williams, 1st major African American historian, dies
Died in 1849 1849 Highlights
About October 16, 1849
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
