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 and linguist
- Henry Adams, American historian and writer (Education of Henry Adams), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1918)
1838 Highlights
About February 16, 1838
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
