Historical eventOctober 161916

Margaret Sanger

Margaret Sanger (pictured) established the United States' first family planning clinic in Brooklyn, New York.

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When
Monday, October 16 1916110 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1910s
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Dates: From 1916.

What happened

Margaret Sanger (pictured) established the United States' first family planning clinic in Brooklyn, New York.

October 16 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  7. 19991999 Hector Mine earthquake
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  10. 2017Hurricane Ophelia (2017)
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October 16 1916 — 110 years ago, on a Monday.

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