1962⚡ Event
The Beatles replace drummer
The English rock band the Beatles fired their drummer Pete Best, replacing him with Ringo Starr.
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What Happened on August 16?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 16 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 16(4)
1986⚡ Event
Typhoon Wayne
Typhoon Wayne formed over the South China Sea, becoming one of the longest-lived tropical cyclones in the north-western Pacific, lasting 21 days.
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2009⚡ Event
Usain Bolt's 100m World Record
At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt ran the 100 metres in 9.58 seconds, breaking his own record.
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2015⚡ Event
Assassination of Shuja Khanzada
Suicide bombers assassinated Pakistani politician Shuja Khanzada and killed at least 21 others at his home in Attock District.
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Birthdays on August 16(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Sophie Cunningham
Sophie Cunningham is an American professional basketball player.
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Deaths on August 16(6)
1977🕊️ Death
Death of Elvis Presley
American singer and actor Elvis Presley was found dead in his home in Memphis, Tennessee.
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2018🕊️ Death
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was an American singer-songwriter.
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2019🕊️ Death
Peter Fonda
Peter Fonda was an American actor, director, and screenwriter.
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2019🕊️ Death
Richard Williams
Richard Williams was a Canadian-British animator.
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2023🕊️ Death
Howard S. Becker
Howard S. Becker was an American sociologist and a musician.
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August 16 in History
August 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 16
Examples currently recorded for August 16 include The Beatles replace drummer (1962), Typhoon Wayne (1986), Usain Bolt's 100m World Record (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on August 16
People recorded as born on August 16 include Sophie Cunningham, Caeleb Dressel, Greyson Chance. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 16
Remembered figures who died on August 16 include Death of Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Peter Fonda. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 16?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 16: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 16?
- One event currently recorded for August 16 is: The Beatles replace drummer.
- Who was born on August 16?
- People recorded as born on August 16 include Sophie Cunningham, Caeleb Dressel, Greyson Chance.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 16?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for August 16.
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