July 16

    What happened on July 16 in history

    3 events fall on July 16, from 1054 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 16

    1. 1054

      The Great Schism

      Papal legates excommunicate the patriarch in Hagia Sophia.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1945

      The Trinity test

      The first nuclear device is detonated in the New Mexico desert.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    3. 1969

      Apollo 11 launches

      A Saturn V lifts off from Florida carrying three men to the Moon.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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