Famous Birthdays
- Alberto E Ginastera, Argentine composer (Panambi), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1983)
- Dan Fortmann, American College/Pro Football HOF guard (3 × NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 43 Chicago Bears; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 3 × Pro Bowl), born in Pearl River, New York (d. 1995)
- Howard W. Koch, American producer and director (Frankenstein, Airplane II), born in NYC, New York (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Harding Davis, American journalist and author (Soldiers of Fortune, The King's Jackal), dies of a heart attack at 52
1916 Highlights
About April 11, 1916
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries