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. 1 BC – Wang Mang consolidates his power in China and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the previous day, had no heirs.

Historical events for the 16th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 16.

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

Aug 16, 2011 · Klondike gold, the last Chinese emperor, deadly Chaos in Calcutta and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths from August 16.

Jul 3, 2024 · August 16 is a date with a rich tapestry of significant events across history. From pivotal battles and technological breakthroughs to cultural milestones and political changes, this day has seen moments that shaped the world.

Test your knowledge of kings and emperors. On This Day In History - August 16: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Mar 25, 2017 · On August 16, Madonna, Steve Carell, James Cameron were born and Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Idi Amin died.

Did you know that August 16 is known as Tell A Joke Day? Here you'll learn some interesting facts & events that happened on this day throughout history.

Aug 16, 2023 · On August 17, 1914, the World War I Battle of Stallupönen was fought between the Imperial German army and the Imperial Russian army near Nesterov, Russia. On August 16, 1927, the Dole Air Race began, with 8 airplanes taking off from Oakland, California and heading to Honolulu, Hawaii.

August 16 is the 228th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the first color sound cartoon was released, the first issue of Sports Illustrated was published, and Pete Best was ousted from the Beatles and replaced by Ringo Starr. Famous birthdays include Madonna, Steve Carell, and James Cameron.