Historical Events
Event of Interest
Stephen Crane is threatened with arrest after intervening when a woman he was interviewing, Dora Clark, is arrested on suspicion of prostitution
Famous Birthdays
- André Chéron, French chess player (French Champion, 1926, 1927 & 1929) and endgame theorist, born in Colombes, France (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Antônio Carlos Gomes, Brazilian opera composer, first from outside of Europe have a successful career in Italy, dies at 60
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About September 16, 1896
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
