births

John Chisum, American cattle baron (died 1884)

Historical image related to John Chisum, American cattle baron (died 1884) from August 16, 1824

John Chisum

American businessman, rancher (1824–1884)

John Simpson Chisum was a wealthy cattle baron on the frontier in the American West in the mid-to-late 19th century. He was born in Hardeman County, Tennessee, and moved with his family southwest across the Mississippi River to the newly independent Republic of Texas the year…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

August 16

Day of the year

August 16 is the 228th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 137 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)