July 16 in history

On July 16:

1880 Dr Emily Stowe became the first woman licensed to practise medicine in Canada.

1911 US actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was born.


in The Thirteenth Guest (1932)

1926 English novelist Anita Brookner was born.
1956 The Mont Blanc Tunnel opened.

One Response to “July 16 in history”

  1. Sus Says:

    And of great importance to my own family, HP, my lovely mum was born 70 years ago! And we’re having a large party for her on Sat a/noon … :)

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