Famous Birthdays
- Osman Achmatowicz, Polish chemist, born in Bergaliszki (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Emilio Jacinto, Filipino poet and revolutionary, dies at 23
1899 Highlights
About April 16, 1899
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries