On This Day in History for December 16
Events in History
- 755 An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion during Chinese Tang Dynasty
- 882 Marinus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope succeeding John VIII
- 1392 Nanboku-chō - Emperor Go-Kameyama of Japan abdicates in favor of rival claimant Go-Komatsu
- 1431 King Henry VI of England crowned King of France (only English monarch to wear both crowns)
- 1497 Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama is 1st European to sail along Africa's East Coast, names it Natal
- 1538 King Francois I orders renewed pursuit of Protestants
- 1575 The 1575 Valdivia earthquake takes place.
- 1577 Danzig surrenders to troops of Polish king Istvan Bathory
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The Tower that Twice Defied Hitler
The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of France and twice managed to upstage Adolf Hitler. The man who built it, Gustave Eiffel was born on this day.
December 15, 1832
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights as it was created on September 25, 1789
December 15, 1791
Great White Fleet
American naval ships leave Virginia on December 16, 1907, the first day of their two-year voyage
December 16, 1907
Bowled Over by William and Harry
The royal princes are the latest celebrities to favour headgear that was introduced on this day
December 17, 1849