Historical Events
- Austrian Civil War ends with the defeat of the Social Democrats and the Republican Schutzbund
- Commission of Government is sworn in as form of direct rule for the Dominion of Newfoundland
Famous Birthdays
- Harold "Hal" Kalin, American singer (Kalin Twins), born in Port Jervis, New York (d. 2005)
- Marlene Bauer Hagge, American golfer, co-founder LPGA (Woman's PGA C'ship 1956), born in Eureka, South Dakota (d. 2023)
- Ted Taylor, American gospel and R&B-singer ("Be Ever Wonderful"), born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Bagritsky, Russian-Soviet poet and journalist (South-West), dies at 38
About February 16, 1934
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
