
July 16
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on July 16. From 1900 until now.
July 16 is under the sign of Cancer.
Famous birthdays on this day include Katrina Kaif (1983), Will Ferrell (1967) and Christophe Rocancourt (1967).
Several movies were released around July 16 over the years, such as Spirited Away in 2001 directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Kirk Wise and Devil's Island in 1926 directed by Frank O'Connor.
But much more happened on July 16 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around July 16 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 16?
Events
- 2019 Syrian Civil War: Syrian government airstrikes targeting residential areas in the towns of Jisr al-Shughur, Khan Shaykhun, Maar Shoreen, Hantoteen and Ain Al Bardeh in Idlib province, kill at least nine civilians and injure 14 others. (AA)
- 2018 2015–2018 Iraqi protests: Demonstrations across Iraq leave dozens of people dead and cause mass unrest. (Iraqi News) (The Jerusalem Post) (The Wall Street Journal)
- 2017 Jodie Whittaker has been announced to be replacing Peter Capaldi as the thirteenth incarnation of The Doctor, becoming the first woman to take the lead role of the BBC's long-running science fiction television series, Doctor Who. (BBC)
- 2016 The President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan returns to Istanbul Atatürk Airport indicating that the coup may be faltering. (The New York Times)
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Famous Birthday
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Famous Deaths
French leading man of films of the...
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American actor (Born 1940).
Actress (Wide Open, Sap, Twin Beds),...
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 16 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2017 Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
- 2016 Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
- 2015 Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
- 2014 Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - Fancy
- 2013 Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
- 2012 Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
- 2011 LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
- 2010 Katy Perry - California Gurls
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2009
The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
- 2008 Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2017 Imagine Dragons - Believer
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Ride
- 2015 WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance
- 2014 Paramore - Ain't It Fun
- 2013 Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
- 2012 Linkin Park - Burn It Down
- 2011 Foo Fighters - Rope
- 2010 Shinedown - The Crow & The Butterfly
- 2009 Linkin Park - New Divide
Books
Which were the most popular books released around July 16 over the years?
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