Historical Events
The Yellow Kid
First US newspaper comic strip, Richard Felton Outcault's "The Yellow Kid," is published in William Randolph Hearst’s "New York Journal" [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Brailowsky, Russian-French pianist (Chopin specialist), born in Kiev, Russian Empire (d. 1976)
1896 Highlights
About February 16, 1896
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
