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June 16 is the 167th day of the year (168th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 198 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 632 – Yazdegerd III ascends the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran).
Great Siege of Gibraltar, the 1st Woman in Space, Salvation Army founded and other important events, facts, birthdays, deaths and photos from June 16.
June 16th is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Abraham Lincoln delivers his “House Divided” speech in Springfield, Illinois, Salvation Army forms in London, and Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco.
Historical events for the 16th of June. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on June 16.
On This Day In History - June 16: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Discover what happened on June 16 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
June 16th marks the start of the American Revolutionary War and the incorporation of the Ford Motor Company, showing how this day has been a hub of historical and industrial significance.
Great Siege of Gibraltar. 1779 Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar which goes on to last 3 years, 7 months and 2 weeks. Detailed view of combat during the siege. Capture of Stony Point.
The Soviet cosmonaut completed 48 orbits on board the spaceship “Vostok 6” before returning safely to Earth. The former textile worker was declared “Hero of the Soviet Union” and received the United Nations Gold Medal of Peace.
On June 16, 1775, George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress. That same day, the Congress authorized the creation of the post of chief engineer for the army, in anticipation of upcoming battles with British forces.