Explore 1816 historical events from 1900–1909.
Werner Egk, born Werner Joseph Mayer, was a German composer.
Werner Egk, German pianist and composer (died 1983)
Henri-Pierre Sauguet-Poupard was a French composer.
Henri Sauguet, French composer (died 1989)
Vincent du Vigneaud was an American biochemist. He was recipient of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for his work on biochemically important sulphur compounds, especially for the…
Vincent du Vigneaud, American biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1978)
Machgielis "Max" Euwe was a Dutch chess player, mathematician, author, and chess administrator. He was the fifth player to become World Chess Champion, a title he held from 1935 un…
Max Euwe, Dutch chess player, mathematician, and author (died 1981)
Doris Fleeson was an American journalist and columnist and was the first woman in the United States to have a nationally syndicated political column.
Doris Fleeson, American journalist (died 1970)
Regina M. Anderson was an American playwright and librarian. Influenced by Ida B. Wells and the lack of Black history teachings in school, Anderson became a key member of the Harle…
Regina M
Horace Heidt was an American pianist, big band leader, and radio and television personality. His band, Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights, toured vaudeville and performed on radi…
Horace Heidt, American pianist, bandleader, and radio host (died 1986)
Sam Jaffe was, at different points in his career in the motion picture industry, an agent, a producer, and a studio executive.
Sam Jaffe, American film producer and agent (died 2000)
Baroness Suzanne Lilar was a Flemish Belgian essayist, novelist, and playwright writing in French. She was the wife of the Belgian Minister of Justice Albert Lilar and mother of th…
Suzanne Lilar, Belgian author and playwright (died 1992)
Maurice Joseph Tobin was an American politician serving as 46th Mayor of Boston, the 56th Governor of Massachusetts and 6th United States Secretary of Labor. He was a member of the…
Maurice J
José Nasazzi Yarza was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a right-back or centre-back. He captained his country when they won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.
José Nasazzi, Uruguayan footballer and manager (died 1968)
Alfred Karindi was an Estonian organist and composer.
Alfred Karindi, Estonian pianist and composer (died 1969)
Cornelia Otis Skinner was an American writer and actress.
Cornelia Otis Skinner, American actress and author (died 1979)
Alfredo Antonini was a leading Italian-American symphony conductor and composer who was active on the international concert stage as well as on the CBS radio and television network…
Alfredo Antonini, Italian-American conductor and composer (died 1983)
Clarence Henry "Happy" Day was a Canadian professional hockey player who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Americans. Day spe…
Hap Day, Canadian ice hockey player, referee, and manager (died 1990)
John Thomas Gorman was an Australian rugby league footballer. He was a centre for the Australian national team. He played in 10 Tests between 1924 and 1930 as captain on 7 occasion…
Tom Gorman, Australian rugby league player (died 1978)
John William Van Druten was an English playwright and theatre director. He began his career in London, and later moved to America, becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his pla…
John Van Druten, English-American playwright and director (died 1957)
Maurice Herbert Evans was an English actor, noted for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters. His best-known screen roles include Dr. Zaius in the 1968 film Planet of the …
Maurice Evans, English actor (died 1989)
Zhang Xueliang, also known by the epithet "Young Marshal" in contrast to his father "Old Marshal" Zhang Zuolin, was a Chinese general. He is best known for his role in the Xi'an In…
Zhang Xueliang, Chinese general and warlord (died 2001)
Jan Struther was the pen name of Joyce Anstruther, later Joyce Maxtone Graham and finally Joyce Placzek, an English writer remembered for her character Mrs. Miniver and a number …
Jan Struther, English author, poet and hymnwriter who created the character Mrs Miniver (died 1953)
Sukarno was an Indonesian statesman, activist, and revolutionary who served as the first president of Indonesia from 1945 to 1967.
Sukarno, Indonesian engineer and politician, 1st President of Indonesia (died 1970)
Frederick Loewe was an American composer. He collaborated with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner on a series of Broadway musicals, including Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Lady, and C…
Frederick Loewe, Austrian-American composer (died 1988)
Alfred Henry "Cap" Fear was a star football player in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for seven seasons for the Toronto Argonauts. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hal…
Cap Fear, Canadian football player and rower (died 1978)
Benny Wearing was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. An Australian international and New South Wales representative three-quarter, he played h…
Benny Wearing, Australian rugby league player (died 1968)