Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Strange, American actor (Sam the Bartender-Gunsmoke), born in Weed, New Mexico (d. 1973)
Famous Deaths
Robert Bunsen (1811-1899)
German chemist who invented the Bunsen Burner, dies at 88
1899 Highlights
About August 16, 1899
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo