Historical Events
Historic Event
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announces Indiana governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential running mate
Famous Weddings
- Survivor winner and cancer survivor Ethan Zohn (42) weds interior designer Lisa Heywood in North Bennington, Vermont
Famous Deaths
- Alan Vega [Bermowitz] American punk rock vocalist (Suicide - "Ghost Rider"; "Dream Baby Dream"; Cubist Blues), and visual artist, dies at 78
- Bonnie Brown, American country singer (The Browns), dies at 77
Nate Thurmond (1941-2016)
American Basketball Hall of Fame forward (7-time NBA All Star), dies of leukemia at 74
2016 Highlights
About July 16, 2016
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer