October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 76 days remain until the end of the year. 456 – Ricimer defeats Avitus at Piacenza and becomes …

Oct 16, 2012 · Historical events for the 16th of October. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on October 16.

Battle of Leipzig, Mao's Long March, Cuban Missile Crisis, the Black Power Salute and other major events, facts, birthdays and deaths on October 16.

Discover what happened on October 16 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jun 20, 2023 · October 16th holds significant historical, scientific, political, and cultural events. From the establishment of prestigious universities to the birth of influential individuals, this date …

On October 16, 1968, two U.S. Olympic athletes on the medal podium raised a black-gloved fist during the playing of the American national anthem to protest the status of human rights in the …

On This Day In History - October 16: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

On October 16, Oscar Wilde, John Mayer, Angela Lansbury were born and Marie-Antoinette, Deborah Kerr, George C. Marshall died.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on October 16? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

What happened on this day in history: Irish wit and literary icon Oscar Wilde is born, John Brown raids Harpers Ferry to start a slave rebellion, Baby Jessica is rescued, and more. Wikimedia …