Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Pedrell, Uruguayan guitarist and composer, born in Minas, Uraguay (d. 1941)
- Maxie Long, American athlete (Olympic gold 400m 1900), born in Waverley, Massachusetts (d. 1959)
About October 16, 1878
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
