Births on January 16

Margaret Wilson (writer)

Born on January 16, 1882

Margaret Wilson, American author (d. 1973)

Margaret Wilhelmina Wilson (January 16, 1882 – October 6, 1973) was an American novelist. She was awarded the 1924 Pulitzer Prize for The Able McLaughlins.

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Events on 1882

5 Jan

Assassination of James A. Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau is found guilty of assassinating US President James A. Garfield, and is sentenced to death by hanging.
24 Mar

Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Robert Koch announces the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis.
6 May

Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act.
6 Jun

Cyclone
More than 100,000 inhabitants of Bombay are killed when a cyclone in the Arabian Sea pushes huge waves into the harbour.
20 Aug

1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.

Births on January 16

Margaret Wilson (writer)

Born on January 16, 1882

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Events on 1882

Assassination of James A. Garfield

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Chinese Exclusion Act

Cyclone

1812 Overture