Famous Birthdays
- Bep Bakhuys, Dutch soccer striker (23 caps, 28 goals; Metz), born in Pekalongan, Indonesia (d. 1982)
- Herman Uyttersprot, Flemish literature historian, born in Denderbelle (d. 1967)
About April 16, 1909
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 115 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries