Historical Events
- Mulay Hafid is proclaimed the Sultan of Morocco by supporters leading to civil war; Mulay is supported by Germany while France supports the existing Sultan
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Uriah Boskovich, Israeli composer, born in Kolozsvár, Transylvania, Austria-Hungary (d. 1964)
Famous Deaths
- James Hector, Scottish geologist (b. 1834)
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights
About August 16, 1907
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
