Famous Birthdays
- Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, French painter, born in Paris (d. 1875)
Famous Deaths
- George Howard, British field marshal, dies at 78
1796 Highlights
About July 16, 1796
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 226 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer
