November 16

    What happened on November 16 in history

    7 events fall on November 16, from 1532 to 1989. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 16

    1. 1532

      Pizarro captures Atahualpa

      The Spanish ambush the Inca ruler at Cajamarca.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1532

      Atahualpa is seized

      Pizarro captures the Inca emperor at Cajamarca.

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    3. 1793

      The Louvre opens as a museum

      The palace collection is shown to the public.

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    4. 1945

      UNESCO is founded

      Thirty-seven states sign the constitution in London.

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

    5. 1974

      The Arecibo message

      A radio signal about humanity is beamed towards a distant star cluster.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1988

      Benazir Bhutto wins the election

      She becomes the first woman to lead a modern Muslim-majority state.

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    7. 1989

      The velvet revolution begins

      A student march in Prague is broken up and the country rises.

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