births
July 16, 1862
Ida B. Wells, American journalist and activist (died 1931)
Ida B. Wells
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was an American investigative journalist, sociologist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Wells dedicated her career to combating prejudice and violence, and advocating for African-American equality—especially for women.
July 16
July 16 is the 197th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 168 days remain until the end of the year.