Births on February 16

Wayne King

Born on February 16, 1901

Wayne King, American singer-songwriter and conductor (d. 1985)

Harold Wayne King (February 16, 1901 – July 16, 1985) was an American musician, songwriter, and bandleader with a long association with both NBC and CBS. He was referred to as "the Waltz King" because much of his most popular music involved waltzes; "The Waltz You Saved for Me" was his standard set-closing song in live performance and on numerous radio broadcasts at the height of his career. King's innovations included converting Carrie Jacobs-Bond's "I Love You Truly" from its original 24 time over to 34.

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Events on 1901

15 Feb

Alianza Lima
The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
25 Feb

U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
11 Jun

Cook Islands
The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
14 Sep

Assassination of William McKinley
U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
12 Oct

White House
President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.

Births on February 16

Wayne King

Born on February 16, 1901

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Events on 1901

Alianza Lima

U.S. Steel

Cook Islands

Assassination of William McKinley

White House