What Happened on April 16, 1908

Historical Events

  • Natural Bridges National Monument forms (Lake Powell, Utah)

Famous Birthdays

  • Ellis Marsalis Sr., American businessman, hotel operator, and civil rights activist, born in Summit, Mississippi (d. 2004)
  • Ray Ventura, French jazz pianist and big band lbandeader ("Tout va très bien, Madame la Marquise"), born in Paris, France (d. 1979)

About April 16, 1908

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 116 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries