What Happened on June 16, 1873

Historical Events

Grant Decree for Nez Perce

US President Ulysses Grant decrees a portion of Wallowa Valley, Oregon for the Native American tribe Nez Perce. Order is rescinded two years later and the tribe is forcibly re-located to Oklahoma.

Famous Birthdays

  • Antonina Nezhdanova, Russian soprano (Rigoletto), born in Kryva Balka, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) (d. 1950)

About June 16, 1873

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Gemini