1963⚡ Event
First Woman in Space
Aboard Vostok 6, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963.
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What Happened on June 16?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 16 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Vostok 6
Historical Events on June 16(5)
1972⚡ Event
David Bowie Releases Ziggy Stardust
English musician David Bowie released his breakthrough album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, on June 16, 1972.
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1997⚡ Event
Radiohead Releases OK Computer
The English rock band Radiohead released their landmark third album OK Computer in the United Kingdom on June 16, 1997.
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2012⚡ Event
First Chinese Woman in Space
Liu Yang, a member of the Shenzhou 9 crew, became the first Chinese woman in space on June 16, 2012.
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2016⚡ Event
Jo Cox Murdered
British Member of Parliament Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency on June 16, 2016.
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Birthdays on June 16(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Sam Walker
Sam Walker is an English-Australian rugby league player.
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Deaths on June 16(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Ludwig Adamovich Jr.
Ludwig Adamovich Jr. was an Austrian constitutional scholar.
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2024🕊️ Death
Barbara Gladstone
Barbara Gladstone was an American art dealer and film producer.
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2025🕊️ Death
Kim Woodburn
Kim Woodburn was an English television personality and expert cleaner.
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June 16 in History
June 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 June 16
Examples currently recorded for June 16 include First Woman in Space (1963), David Bowie Releases Ziggy Stardust (1972), Radiohead Releases OK Computer (1997). View all events →
Birthdays on June 16
People recorded as born on June 16 include Justin Jefferson, Ibrahima Koné, Bianca Andreescu. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 16
Remembered figures who died on June 16 include Tyler Sanders, Gino Mäder, Ludwig Adamovich Jr.. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 16?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 16: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 16?
- One event currently recorded for June 16 is: First Woman in Space.
- Who was born on June 16?
- People recorded as born on June 16 include Justin Jefferson, Ibrahima Koné, Bianca Andreescu.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 16?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 16.
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