1971⚡ Event
Bangladesh Liberation War ends
The surrender of Pakistani forces in Dacca, East Pakistan, concluded the Bangladesh Liberation War and the India-Pakistan War.
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What Happened on December 16?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 16 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 16(5)
1997⚡ Event
UK bans beef on the bone
Amid an outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, the British government banned the sale of beef on the bone for human consumption.
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1997⚡ Event
Pokémon episode causes seizures
"Dennō Senshi Porygon", an episode of the Japanese television series Pokémon, induced epileptic seizures in 685 children.
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2012⚡ Event
Delhi gang rape and murder
A woman was gang-raped and fatally assaulted on a bus in Delhi, generating protests across India against inadequate security for women.
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2014⚡ Event
Lindt Cafe siege ends
A hostage crisis in a Lindt chocolate café in Sydney, Australia, ended with police storming the building, killing the perpetrator and one of the hostages.
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Famous Birthdays on December 16(5)
Notable Deaths on December 16(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Lusanda Dumke
South African professional rugby union player who played as a flanker.
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December 16 in History
December 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1971 to the present day.
Major Events on December 16
Among the most notable events on December 16: Bangladesh Liberation War ends (1971), UK bans beef on the bone (1997), Pokémon episode causes seizures (1997). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 16
Notable figures born on December 16 include Wilfred Ndidi, Sergio Reguilón, Mira Antonitsch. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 16
Remembered figures who died on December 16 include Keely Smith, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Dick Van Arsdale. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 16?
- December 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 16?
- One of the most notable events on December 16 is: Bangladesh Liberation War ends.
- Who was born on December 16?
- Famous figures born on December 16 include Wilfred Ndidi, Sergio Reguilón, Mira Antonitsch.
- How many historical events happened on December 16?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 16, spanning centuries of world history.
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