On June 16, history records 48 notable events, 194 famous births and 96 deaths, spanning the years 363 to 1779.
Events on this day include: Emperor Julian marches back up the Tigris and burns his fleet of supply ships. During the withdrawal Roman forces suffered several attacks from the Persians. (363); Yazdegerd III ascends to the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran). (632).
Notable people born on June 16 include Emperor Konoe (1139), Isabella de Coucy (1332), Joanna of Aragon, Queen of Naples (1454).
Notable figures who died on this day include Rorgon I, Count of Maine (840), Li Cunshen (924), Hugh the Great (956).
Events on 16 June 48
See all →Emperor Julian marches back up the Tigris and burns his fleet of supply ships. During the withdrawal Roman forces suffered several attacks from the Persians.
Yazdegerd III ascends to the throne as king (shah) of the Persian Empire. He becomes the last ruler of the Sasanian dynasty (modern Iran).
Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies.
War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date).
War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza.
French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians.
Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins.
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Birthdays on 16 June 194
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Deaths on 16 June 96
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