Historical Events
- Kentucky passes law permitting women to attend school under conditions
- Weenen Massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal are killed by Zulu warriors
Famous Birthdays
- Arnoldus Pannevis, South African ship's doctor/linguist
- Henry Adams, historian, writer (Education of Henry Adams), born in Boston, Massachusetts
1838 Highlights
About February 16, 1838
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
