October 16

    What happened on October 16 in history

    8 events fall on October 16, from 1793 to 1978. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 16

    1. 1793

      Marie Antoinette is guillotined

      The former queen is executed on the Place de la Révolution.

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    2. 1793

      Marie Antoinette is executed

      The former queen is guillotined on the Place de la Revolution.

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    3. 1846

      Ether anaesthesia is publicly demonstrated

      A surgeon operates painlessly at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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    4. 1846

      Ether in surgery

      William Morton demonstrates anaesthesia at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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    5. 1859

      The raid on Harpers Ferry

      John Brown attacks the federal armoury to arm a slave revolt.

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    6. 1923

      Disney is founded

      Walt and Roy Disney start their studio in Los Angeles.

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    7. 1978

      John Paul II is elected

      The first non-Italian pope in 455 years takes office.

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    8. 1978

      A Polish pope

      Karol Wojtyla is elected as John Paul II.

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