What Happened on June 16?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 16
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 16, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Universities Tests Act 1871
Year:
1871
The Universities Tests Act 1871 allows students to enter the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Durham without religious tests (except for those intending to study theology).
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Victoria Hall disaster
Year:
1883
The Victoria Hall theatre panic in Sunderland, England, kills 183 children.
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Abraham Lincoln
Year:
1858
Abraham Lincoln delivers his House Divided speech in Springfield, Illinois.
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1846 conclave
Year:
1846
The Papal conclave of 1846 elects Pope Pius IX, beginning the longest reign in the history of the papacy.
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London Working Men's Association
Year:
1836
The formation of the London Working Men's Association gives rise to the Chartist Movement.
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LaMarcus Adna Thompson
Year:
1884
The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island amusement park.
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Republic of Hawaii
Year:
1897
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later.
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Eugen Schauman
Year:
1904
Eugen Schauman assassinates Nikolay Bobrikov, Governor-General of Finland.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 16
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 16, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Lamont Dozier
Year of birth:
1941
Lamont Dozier, American songwriter and producer (died 2022)
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Tommy Horton
Year of birth:
1941
Tommy Horton, English golfer (died 2017)
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Mumtaz Hamid Rao
Year of birth:
1941
Mumtaz Hamid Rao, Pakistani journalist (died 2011)
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Māris Čaklais
Year of birth:
1940
Māris Čaklais, Latvian poet, writer, and journalist (died 2003)
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Eddie Levert
Year of birth:
1942
Eddie Levert, American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician, and actor
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Giacomo Agostini
Year of birth:
1942
Giacomo Agostini, Italian motorcycle racer and manager
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Simon Williams (actor)
Year of birth:
1946
Simon Williams, English actor and playwright
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Salawat Yulayev
Year of birth:
1754
Salawat Yulayev, Russian poet (died 1800)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 16
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 16, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Bazil Assan
Year of death:
1918
Bazil Assan, Romanian engineer and explorer (born 1860)
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Ernst Schröder (mathematician)
Year of death:
1902
Ernst Schröder, German mathematician and academic (born 1841)
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Chittaranjan Das
Year of death:
1925
Chittaranjan Das, Indian lawyer and politician (born 1870)
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Vernon Louis Parrington
Year of death:
1929
Vernon Louis Parrington, American historian and scholar (born 1871)
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Bramwell Booth
Year of death:
1929
Bramwell Booth, English 2nd General of The Salvation Army (born 1856)
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Alexander Stuart (Australian politician)
Year of death:
1886
Alexander Stuart, Scottish-Australian politician, 9th Premier of New South Wales (born 1824)
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Wilhelm Camphausen
Year of death:
1885
Wilhelm Camphausen, German painter and academic (born 1818)
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Norman Macleod (minister, born 1812)
Year of death:
1872
Norman MacLeod, Scottish minister and author (born 1812)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 16
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 16 around the world.
Cyricus and Julitta
Christian feast days: Quriaqos and Julietta
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Lutgardis
Christian feast days: Lutgardis
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June 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: June 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Father's Day
Father's Day (Seychelles)
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International Day of the African Child
International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity)
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Youth Day
Youth Day (South Africa)
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Sussex Day
Sussex Day (Sussex)
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Rastafari
Birthday of Leonard P. Howell (Rastafari)
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