Famous Birthdays
- Herbert Baxter Adams, American historian (American Historical Association), born in Shutesbury, Massachusetts (d. 1901)
Famous Deaths
Madame Tussaud (1761-1850)
French founder of Madame Tussaud's wax museum, dies at 88
About April 16, 1850
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 174 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries