Famous Birthdays
Eddie Arcaro (1916-1997)
American Racing Hall of Fame jockey (Triple Crown 1941 Whirlaway, 1948 Citation), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Mach, Austrian physicist (shock waves, Mach number), philosopher and psychologist, dies at 78
1916 Highlights
About February 19, 1916
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces