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))