Historical Events
- Grant is given command of Union forces in West
Famous Birthdays
- Austen Chamberlain, British statesman, (Foreign Secretary 1924-29, Nobel Peace Prize 1925 for anti-war Locano Pact), born in Birmingham, England (d. 1937)
About October 16, 1863
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
