What Happened on March 16, 1892

Famous Birthdays

  • César Vallejo, Peruvian-French poet and novelist (Los Heraldos Negros; Trilce; Russia in 1931), born in Santiago de Chuco, Peru (d. 1938)
  • James Petrillo, American labor leader (American Federation of Musicians president, 1940-58), and radio orchestra music director (WBBM Chicago), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1984)

Famous Deaths

  • Samuel F. Miller, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), dies at 64
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights

About March 16, 1892

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces