Famous Birthdays
- Ellis Achong, West Indian cricket spin bowler (6 Tests, 8 wickets; Trinidad; 1st of Chinese descent to play a Test match), born in Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago (d. 1986)
- George .F Kennan, US ambassador to Moscow, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- James Baskett, American actor (Song of the South) 1st African American male to receive an Oscar, born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 1948)
1904 Highlights
About February 16, 1904
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius