What happend on 16th February

15.02
17.02
1857

The National Deaf Mute College (later renamed Gallaudet University) is established. in Washington, DC becoming the first school for the advanced education of the deaf.

1852

Studebaker Brothers wagon company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, is established.

1838

Weenen Massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal were killed by Zulus.

1804

First Barbary War: Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate Philadelphia.

1742

Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, becomes British Prime Minister.

1279

Afonso III of Portugal dies. His son Denis succeeds the Portuguese throne.

1249

Andrew of Longjumeau was dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols.