What Happened on January 16, 1853

Famous Birthdays

André Michelin (1853-1931)

French industrialist, tire manufacturer (Michelin) and publisher of the Michelin Guide, born in Paris

  • Ian Hamilton, British military commander (Boer Wars, Gallipoli Campaign), born in Corfu, United States of the Ionian Islands (d. 1947)
  • Johnston Forbes-Robertson, British actor and theatre director (Kathleen), born in London, England (d. 1937)
  • Vladimir Sergeyevich Solovyov, Russian philosopher, born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1900)

About January 16, 1853

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn