February 16th (1742) was a Friday. It's the 44th day of the year (45th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 321 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 16th February, 1742
» Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington e.g Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom called British Prime Minister.
February 16th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Abda of Edessa
» Saint Elias and companions known as Elias and companions