Historical Events
- In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Frederick Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax and British ambassador to US (1940-46), born in Powderham Castle, Devon, England (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- George William Martin, English composer, dies at 56
1881 Highlights
About April 16, 1881
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
