Discover what happened on 16 February 1840 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
- Johann Wilhelm Linde
- Frederik Schmidt (Norwegian politician)
- Jura Gajdzica
- Andreas Ludwig Christoph Kettembeil (jurist)
- Johannes Merz (Swiss author)
- Thomas Blake (7 Oct 1752 – 16 Feb 1840)