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August 16 in recent years

August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 137 days remain until the end of the year.

August 16th is a day filled with many interesting events throughout history! From ancient empires to modern times, this date has seen important battles, scientific breakthroughs, and the births and deaths of famous people. Let's explore some of the key moments that happened on August 16th.

What Happened on This Day?

Ancient Times and Middle Ages

  • 1 BCWang Mang became very powerful in China. He was named the marshal of the state after Emperor Ai of Han died without any children.
  • 942 – A four-day battle began in Iraq. It was called the Battle of al-Mada'in. Two groups, the Hamdanids and the Baridis, fought for control of Baghdad, the capital city.
  • 963Nikephoros II Phokas was crowned as the new emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  • 1328 – The House of Gonzaga family took control of the Duchy of Mantua in Italy. They ruled this area for many centuries.
  • 1513 – The Battle of the Spurs took place. King Henry VIII of England and his allies from the Holy Roman Empire defeated the French army, forcing them to retreat.
  • 1570 – The Principality of Transylvania was created. This happened after John II Zápolya gave up his claim to be the King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer.

From the 1600s to the 1900s

The 1900s and Beyond

Famous Birthdays

Born Before 1600

Born 1601–1900

Born 1901–Present

Notable People Who Passed Away

Died Before 1600

Died 1601–1900

Died 1901–Present

Holidays and Observances

* Ana Petra Pérez Florido * Armel (Armagillus) * Diomedes of Tarsus * Roch * Stephen I of Hungary * Translation of the Acheiropoietos icon from Edessa to Constantinople. (Eastern Orthodox Church) * August 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

  • Gozan no Okuribi (Kyoto, Japan)
  • National Airborne Day (United States)
  • Restoration Day (Dominican Republic)
  • The first day of the Independence Days, celebrating the independence of Gabon from France in 1960.
  • Xicolatada (Palau-de-Cerdagne, France)

See also

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