Births on August 16

James McGowen

Born on August 16, 1855

James McGowen, Australian politician, 18th Premier of New South Wales (d. 1922)

James Sinclair Taylor McGowen (16 August 1855 – 7 April 1922) was an Australian politician and the first Labor Premier of New South Wales from 21 October 1910 to 30 June 1913.

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Events on 1855

14 Feb

Telegraphy
Texas is linked by telegraph to the rest of the United States, with the completion of a connection between New Orleans and Marshall, Texas.
22 Feb

State College, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State University is founded in State College, Pennsylvania (as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania).
1 Jun

William Walker (filibuster)
The American adventurer William Walker conquers Nicaragua.
4 Jul

Leaves of Grass
The first edition of Walt Whitman's book of poems, Leaves of Grass, is published In Brooklyn.
16 Nov

Victoria Falls
David Livingstone becomes the first European to see the Victoria Falls in what is now Zambia-Zimbabwe.

Births on August 16

James McGowen

Born on August 16, 1855

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Events on 1855

Telegraphy

State College, Pennsylvania

William Walker (filibuster)

Leaves of Grass

Victoria Falls