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Births on October 16

1881Oct, 16

William Orthwein

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

  • 1Jan

    Panama Canal

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

    Bat Masterson

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

    French protectorate of Tunisia

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

    Clara Barton

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

    Meteorite fall

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