Births on October 16

William Orthwein

Born on October 16, 1881

William Orthwein, American swimmer and water polo player (d. 1955)

William Orthwein may refer to:

William R. Orthwein (1881–1955), American sportsman, attorney, business executive and political activist

William R. Orthwein Jr. (1917–2011), American businessman and philanthropist

William D. Orthwein (1841–1925), German-born American Civil War veteran and grain merchant

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Events on 1881

1 Jan

Panama Canal
Ferdinand de Lesseps begins French construction of the Panama Canal.
16 Apr

Bat Masterson
In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle.
12 May

French protectorate of Tunisia
In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate.
21 May

Clara Barton
The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C.
19 Nov

Meteorite fall
A meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odessa, Ukraine.

Births on October 16

William Orthwein

Born on October 16, 1881

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Events on 1881

Panama Canal

Bat Masterson

French protectorate of Tunisia

Clara Barton

Meteorite fall