Astronomy Picture of the Day Website Launches June 16, 1995
The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched. Date: June 16, 1995 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 1995 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Daïat Labguer Massacre Kills 50 in Algeria, June 16, 1997
Fifty people are killed in the Daïat Labguer (M'sila) massacre in Algeria. Date: June 16, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
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UN Reports Israel’s Withdrawal from Lebanon, June 16, 2000
The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. Date: June 16, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on…
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Padre Pio Canonized by Roman Catholic Church, June 16, 2002
Padre Pio is canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. Date: June 16, 2002 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2002 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Bhutan Enacts First Total Tobacco Ban, June 16, 2010
Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco. Date: June 16, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
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US Air Force X-37B Returns After Classified 469-Day Mission June 16, 2012
The United States Air Force's robotic Boeing X-37B spaceplane returns to Earth after a classified 469-day orbital mission. Date: June 16, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
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China Launches Shenzhou 9 with First Female Astronaut June 16, 2012
China successfully launches its Shenzhou 9 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts, including the first female Chinese astronaut Liu Yang, to the Tiangong-1 orbital module. Date: June 16, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Uttarakhand Cloudburst Triggers Devastating Floods and Landslides June 16, 2013
A multi-day cloudburst, centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, causes devastating floods and landslides, becoming the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. Date: June 16, 2013 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2013 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Donald Trump Announces U.S. Presidential Campaign June 16, 2015
American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Date: June 16, 2015 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2015 📅 On This Day (Today)
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Shanghai Disneyland Opens in Mainland China June 16, 2016
Shanghai Disneyland Park, the first Disney Park in mainland China, opens to the public. Date: June 16, 2016 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2016 📅 On This Day (Today)
