Historical Events
- An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 and aftershock of 6.6 occurs off the Niigata coast, Japan, killing 8 people with at least 800 injured and damaging a nuclear power plant. See 2007 Chūetsu offshore earthquake.
Famous Deaths
- Tom Brooks OAM, Australian cricket umpire (23 Tests 1970-78), dies at 88
2007 Highlights
About July 16, 2007
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer