What happened on 16 May 1931?

Discover what happened on 16 May 1931 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Károly Bund (Hungarian scientist and environmentalist (1869-1931))
  • Franz Barwig (Austrian sculptor (1868-1931))
  • George Foot Moore (American scholar (1851–1931))
  • Johan de Meester (Dutch writer and journalist (1860–1931))
  • Lucie Lagerbielke (Swedish writer)
  • Charles Zarnke (American politician (1868-1931))
  • Grant Clarke (American songwriter (1891-1931))
  • Orson F. Whitney (LDS Apostle (1855-1931))
  • Sotaro Beppu (governor from Japan (1883-1931))
  • Carl H. Christensen
  • Samuel Wilson Parr (American chemist)
  • Antun Vučetić
  • Mariano La Via (Italian politician)
  • Vincenzo Montenovesi (Italian physician and politician (1849-1931))
  • Arthur Dalrymple Forbes-Gordon ((1873-1931))