Historical Events
- Gallaudet College (National Deaf Mute college) forms in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Auguste-Gaspard-Louis Desnoyers, French engraver, dies at 77
- Elisha Kent Kane, Arctic explorer (Kane Basin), dies at 37
1857 Highlights
About February 16, 1857
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
