1964⚡ Event
Hello, Dolly! opens on Broadway
The musical Hello, Dolly! opened at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. It went on to win ten Tony Awards, a record that stood for 37 years.
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What Happened on January 16?
Discover 14 historical moments on January 16 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Hello, Dolly! (musical)
Historical Events on January 16(4)
2016⚡ Event
Ouagadougou hostage crisis
Government commandos stormed a restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, to end a hostage situation initiated by gunmen the previous night.
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2017⚡ Event
Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crash
Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crashed in Manas International Airport after overflying the runway, resulting in 39 deaths. The aftermath of the crash was pictured.
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2018⚡ Event
Mrauk U protest deaths
In Mrauk U, Myanmar, police fired into a crowd protesting a ban on an event, resulting in seven deaths and twelve injuries. The event was to mark the anniversary of the end of the Kingdom of Mrauk U.
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Famous Birthdays on January 16(5)
Notable Deaths on January 16(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Bob Uecker
Bob Uecker is an American former professional baseball catcher and sportscaster.
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January 16 in History
January 16 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1964 to the present day.
Major Events on January 16
Among the most notable events on January 16: Hello, Dolly! opens on Broadway (1964), Ouagadougou hostage crisis (2016), Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 crash (2017). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 16
Notable figures born on January 16 include Jonathan Allen, Jennie, Zhou Qi. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 16
Remembered figures who died on January 16 include Pedro Trebbau, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, David Lynch. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 16?
- January 16 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 16?
- One of the most notable events on January 16 is: Hello, Dolly! opens on Broadway.
- Who was born on January 16?
- Famous figures born on January 16 include Jonathan Allen, Jennie, Zhou Qi.
- How many historical events happened on January 16?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on January 16, spanning centuries of world history.
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