This day in History - October 16

405 Historic Events for October 16
1996 Death Eric Lawson Malpass, writer, dies at 85
1996 Death Anthony Griffin, sailor, dies at 75
1997 Event "Side Show," opens at Richard Rodgers Theater NYC for 91 performances
1997 Death Audra Lindley, actress (Helen Roper-3's Company, Ropers), dies at 79
1997 Death James Mitchner, author (Hawaii), dies of kidney failure at 90