On February 16, history records 41 notable events, 168 famous births and 75 deaths, spanning the years 116 to 1862.
Events on this day include: Emperor Trajan sends laureatae to the Roman Senate at Rome on account of his victories and being conqueror of Parthia. (116); Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khagan of the Mongol Empire. (1249).
Notable people born on February 16 include Emperor Yingzong of Song (1032), Nichiren (1222), Jayaatu Khan Tugh Temür (1304).
Notable figures who died on this day include Zhu Yi (Liang Dynasty) (549), Mary the Younger (902), Richard of Dover (1184).
Events on 16 February 41
See all →Emperor Trajan sends laureatae to the Roman Senate at Rome on account of his victories and being conqueror of Parthia.
Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khagan of the Mongol Empire.
Dutch forces led by Hendrick Lonck capture Olinda in what was to become part of Dutch Brazil.
Battle of Torrington, Devon: The last major battle of the first English Civil War.
First Leopoldine Diploma is issued by the Holy Roman Emperor, recognizing the Greek Catholic clergy enjoyed the same privileges as Roman Catholic priests in the Principality of Transylvania.
First Barbary War: Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate USS Philadelphia.
Studebaker Brothers wagon company, precursor of the automobile manufacturer, is established.
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Birthdays on 16 February 168
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Deaths on 16 February 75
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