1994⚡ Event
Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 Impacts Jupiter
Fragments of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 began colliding with the planet Jupiter. The first impact caused a fireball reaching a peak temperature of 24,000 kelvin.
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What Happened on July 16?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 16 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 16(5)
2004⚡ Event
Millennium Park Opens
Millennium Park, a public park in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the world's largest rooftop gardens, opened to the public.
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2007⚡ Event
Niigata Earthquake and Nuclear Leak
An earthquake of magnitude Mw6.6 struck Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It caused a leak of radioactive gases from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant.
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2008⚡ Event
Chinese Milk Scandal
A tainted milk powder scandal broke in China, involving an estimated 300,000 victims, mostly infants. This resulted in 54,000 hospitalizations and six deaths due to kidney problems.
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2013⚡ Event
Bihar Midday Meal Poisoning
At least 23 students died and dozens more fell ill in Bihar, India, after consuming a Midday Meal contaminated with pesticide.
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Birthdays on July 16(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Kevin Abstract
Kevin Abstract, American rapper and singer-songwriter, was born.
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2001🎂 Birth
Island Boys
Island Boys, American social media personalities, were born.
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2004🎂 Birth
Amiah Miller
Amiah Miller, American actress and model, was born.
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Deaths on July 16(5)
2024🕊️ Death
David Morrow
David Morrow was an Australian radio host and sportscaster.
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2025🕊️ Death
Connie Francis
Connie Francis was an American singer and actress.
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July 16 in History
July 16 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 16
Examples currently recorded for July 16 include Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 Impacts Jupiter (1994), Millennium Park Opens (2004), Niigata Earthquake and Nuclear Leak (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on July 16
People recorded as born on July 16 include Kevin Abstract, Luke Hemmings, Jarred Kelenic. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 16
Remembered figures who died on July 16 include Kevin Mitnick, Joe Bryant, Norm Hewitt. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 16?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 16: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 16?
- One event currently recorded for July 16 is: Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 Impacts Jupiter.
- Who was born on July 16?
- People recorded as born on July 16 include Kevin Abstract, Luke Hemmings, Jarred Kelenic.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 16?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 16.
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