Discover 15 historical moments on November 16 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
About 30 million people watched the fictional wedding of Luke Spencer and Laura Webber on General Hospital on November 16, 1981. This achieved the highest rating in American soap opera history.
A large hoard of Roman silver and gold, the largest in Britain, was discovered in Suffolk, England, on November 16, 1992. It included the largest collection of 4th- and 5th-century coins found within the former Roman Empire.
Chinese dissident Wei Jingsheng was deported to the United States on November 16, 1997, after eighteen years in prison. His release was ostensibly on medical grounds.
The first case of SARS, a zoonotic respiratory coronavirus disease, was recorded in Guangdong, China, on November 16, 2002.
The El Dorado Fire in California was extinguished after 71 days on November 16, 2020. It destroyed 20 structures and killed one firefighter.
Robert Clary was a French-American actor and author.
November 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 1981 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on November 16: Luke and Laura wedding on General Hospital (1981), Roman hoard discovered in Suffolk (1992), Wei Jingsheng deported (1997). View all events →
Notable figures born on November 16 include Bruno Guimarães, Bol Bol, Mats Wieffer. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on November 16 include Sheila Nelson, Jyrki Kasvi, Robert Clary. View all →
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