August 16

What happened on August 16 in history

3 events fall on August 16, from 1819 to 1977. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on August 16

  1. 1819

    The Peterloo Massacre

    Cavalry charge a reform meeting in Manchester, killing eighteen.

    Play the 19th century round

  2. 1896

    Gold is found in the Klondike

    A discovery on Bonanza Creek starts a stampede to the Yukon.

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  3. 1977

    Elvis Presley dies

    He is found at Graceland at forty-two.

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