September 16 in history
Events on September 16
Notable events that happened on September 16 in past years.
- 2022
During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers, including eight children, after attacking a school in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.
Wikipedia article: Let Yet Kone massacre - 2015
A 8.3 Mw earthquake strikes the Chilean city of Illapel, killing 15 people, injuring at least 34, leaving at least six missing, and causing extensive damage. One person also dies in Argentina.
Wikipedia article: 2015 Illapel earthquake - 2007
Security guards working for Blackwater Worldwide shoot and kill 17 Iraqis in Nisour Square, Baghdad.
Wikipedia article: Nisour Square massacre - 1994
The British government lifts the broadcasting ban imposed against members of Sinn Féin and Irish paramilitary groups in 1988.
Wikipedia article: 1988–1994 British broadcasting voice restrictions - 1987
The Montreal Protocol is signed to protect the ozone layer from depletion.
Wikipedia article: Montreal Protocol - 1978
The 7.4 Mw Tabas earthquake affects the city of Tabas, Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 15,000 people are killed.
Wikipedia article: 1978 Tabas earthquake - 1975
Cape Verde, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe join the United Nations.
Wikipedia article: Cape Verde - 1963
Malaysia is formed from the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak. However, Singapore is soon expelled from this new country.
Wikipedia article: Malaysia - 1961
Pakistan establishes its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission with Abdus Salam as its head.
Wikipedia article: SUPARCO - 1955
A Soviet Zulu-class submarine becomes the first to launch a ballistic missile.
Wikipedia article: Zulu-class submarine - 1940
World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1893
Settlers make a land run for prime land in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma.
Wikipedia article: Land Run of 1893 - 1810
With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain.
Wikipedia article: Grito de Dolores - 1701
James Francis Edward Stuart, sometimes called the "Old Pretender", becomes the Jacobite claimant to the thrones of England and Scotland on the death of his father, James II.
- 681
Pope Honorius I is posthumously excommunicated by the Sixth Ecumenical Council.
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