Hoax article advertising fictitious theatrical performer "The Bottle Conjuror" drew huge crowds to the Haymarket Theatre, London, whose inevitable non-appearance caused a riot. It's alleged the Duke of Montagu perpetrated the fiasco to win a bet. On January 16, 1749.

2022/1/16 · Historic Event. 27 BC The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. 550 Gothic War (535-552): The Ostrogoths, under King Totila, conquer Rome after a long siege, by bribing the Isaurian garrison. 929 Caliphate of Cordoba is established by Emir Abd-al-Rahman III.

What Happened On This Day – January 16 2005 Adriana Iliescu gives birth at the age of 66 The Romanian university lecturer broke the record for the world's oldest birth mother. 1992 The civil war in El Salvador ends The war had lasted over 12 years and left

1991/1/16 · On This Day: January 16. On Jan. 16, 1991, the White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. On Jan. 16, 1908, Ethel Merman, the musical-comedy star whose belting voice and brassy style entertained Broadway and movie audiences for 50 years, was born.

2020/1/16 · On this day, Jan. 16 …. 1920: Prohibition begins in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, one year …

2022/1/16 · Famous birthdays for the 16th of January. See which celebrities, historical figures, scientists and criminals were born on January 16. 1815 Adolph Trube, German organist, teacher and composer, born in Waldenburg, Saxony (d. 1857) 1815 Henry Wagner "Old Brains" Halleck, American expert in military studies and Major General (Union Army), born in Oneida County, …

January 16th holidays. January 16th is the sixteenth day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the Gulf War with Iraq was launched, Ernest Shackleton's expedition made it to the South Pole, and the Scottish Parliament ratified the Act of Union, which paved the way for the formation of Great Britain. Famous birthdays include Kate Moss, FKA ...

What happened on January 16, 1970. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from Jan 16, 1970 or search by date, day or keyword. AAU player Steve Myers makes a basketball field goal of 92'3½" from out of bounds, Tacoma-it shouldn't have

2022/1/16 · Jan. 16, 2022 / 3:00 AM On This Day: Carole Lombard dies in plane crash On Jan. 16, 1942, screen star Carole Lombard, her mother and 20 other people were killed in a …

2014/1/16 · What happened on January 16, 2014. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from Jan 16, 2014 or search by date, day or keyword. Famous Deaths Dave Madden, Canadian-born American actor (Charlotte's Web, Alice, The Partridge Family