Discover 15 historical moments on September 16 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
Hero image inspired by: Boris Yeltsin
During a tour of the United States, Soviet politician Boris Yeltsin visited a grocery store in Texas that had a major impact on his views regarding the Soviet Union's economic system.
Construction of the Northern Xinjiang railway was completed between Ürümqi South and Alashankou, linking the railway lines of China and Kazakhstan.
The British pound was forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism on Black Wednesday and suffered a major devaluation.
Seventeen Iraqi civilians were shot and killed by Academi guards in Baghdad.
A lone gunman fatally shot twelve people and injured three others at the headquarters of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C.
Avishag Semberg, Israeli Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist, was born.
Maxim Martsinkevich was a Russian social activist and media personality.
Clive Sinclair was an English entrepreneur and inventor.
Robert Redford was an American actor, producer, and director.
September 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 1989 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on September 16: Boris Yeltsin's Texas grocery store visit (1989), Northern Xinjiang railway completion (1990), Black Wednesday (1992). View all events →
Notable figures born on September 16 include Brady Tkachuk, Sam Howell, Oliver Skipp. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on September 16 include Maxim Martsinkevich, Jane Powell, Clive Sinclair. View all →
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