What Happened on November 16, 1935

Historical Events

Anything Goes

Cole Porter's musical "Anything Goes" closes at 46th Street Theatre, NYC, after 420 performances


Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth Drew, American journalist (Politics & Money: The Road to Corruption), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • France-Albert René, 2nd President of Seychelles (1977-2004), born in Victoria, Crown Colony of Seychelles (d. 2019)

Famous Deaths

  • Kurt Schindler, composer, dies at 53
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights

About November 16, 1935

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio