Historical Events
- Revival of Sidney Howard's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1924 stage drama "They Knew What They Wanted", opens at the Music Box Theatre, NYC; runs for 61 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Dorus Vrede, Surinam poet (Otobanda; the Other Bank)
About February 16, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
