What Happened on July 16?
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EVENTS ON JULY 16
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 16, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for what will become the First Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the war.
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David Farragut
Year:
1862
American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to hold an admiral rank.
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Lourdes apparitions
Year:
1858
The last apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France.
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Anthony Mary Claret
Year:
1849
Antonio María Claret y Clará founds the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, popularly known as the Claretians in Vic, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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La Paz
Year:
1809
The city of La Paz, in what is today Bolivia, declares its independence from the Spanish Crown during the La Paz revolution and forms the Junta Tuitiva, the first independent government in Spanish America, led by Pedro Domingo Murillo.
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Persian Constitutional Revolution
Year:
1909
Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar is forced out as Shah of Persia and is replaced by his son Ahmad Shah Qajar.
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John Robertson Duigan
Year:
1910
John Robertson Duigan makes the first flight of the Duigan pusher biplane, the first aircraft built in Australia.
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Emperor of Ethiopia
Year:
1931
Emperor Haile Selassie signs the first constitution of Ethiopia.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 16
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 16, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Dave Treen
Year of birth:
1928
Dave Treen, American lawyer and politician, 51st Governor of Louisiana (died 2009)
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Robert Sheckley
Year of birth:
1928
Robert Sheckley, American author and screenwriter (died 2005)
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Andrzej Zawada
Year of birth:
1928
Andrzej Zawada, Polish mountaineer and author (died 2000)
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Shirley Hughes
Year of birth:
1927
Shirley Hughes, English author and illustrator (died 2022)
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Irwin Rose
Year of birth:
1926
Irwin Rose, American biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2015)
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Bella Davidovich
Year of birth:
1928
Bella Davidovich, Soviet-American pianist
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Anita Brookner
Year of birth:
1928
Anita Brookner, English novelist and art historian (died 2016)
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Michael Bilirakis
Year of birth:
1930
Michael Bilirakis, American lawyer and politician
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DEATHS ON JULY 16
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 16, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Vyacheslav Ivanov (poet)
Year of death:
1949
Vyacheslav Ivanov, Russian poet and playwright (born 1866)
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Hilaire Belloc
Year of death:
1953
Hilaire Belloc, French-born British writer and historian (born 1870)
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Herms Niel
Year of death:
1954
Herms Niel, German soldier, trombonist, and composer (born 1888)
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John P. Marquand
Year of death:
1960
John P. Marquand, American author (born 1893)
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Saul Raphael Landau
Year of death:
1943
Saul Raphael Landau, Polish Jewish lawyer, journalist, publicist and Zionist activist (born 1870)
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Zheng Zhengqiu
Year of death:
1935
Zheng Zhengqiu, Chinese filmmaker (born 1889)
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Ned Buntline
Year of death:
1886
Ned Buntline, American journalist and author (born 1823)
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Edmond de Goncourt
Year of death:
1896
Edmond de Goncourt, French critic and publisher, founded Académie Goncourt (born 1822)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 16
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 16 around the world.
July 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Gondulph of Maastricht
Christian feast day: Gondulphus of Tongeren
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Reineldis
Christian feast day: Reineldis
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Helier
Christian feast day: Helier
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Holocaust memorial days
Holocaust Memorial Day (France)
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Engineer's Day
Engineer's Day (Honduras)
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Fiesta de La Tirana
Christian feast day: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fiesta de La Tirana (Tarapacá Region, Chile)
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