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Friday, 16 October 2026

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★ Born on this day 1 entry

1854
Oscar Wilde, wit.
US 172 yrs ago

► Events on this day 2 entries

1829
The Tremont Hotel, the first modern hotel in the U.S., opens in Boston, featuring washbowls in each room, and 8 bathrooms in the basement!
US 197 yrs ago
1869
A hotel in Boston becomes the first to have indoor plumbing.
US 157 yrs ago

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▶Boss's Day!