Born on This Day
Rapper and actor who popularized "gangster rap," combining traditional hip-hop themes with social commentary.
Apache leader and medicine man. Fearless in resisting anyone who tried to remove his people from their tribal lands.
Washington Post publisher who played a key role in supporting reporters during the Pentagon Papers and Watergate scandals.
James Joyce's first date with his wife, immortalized in his novel "Ulysses," sparked literary history—and the annual Irish holiday “Bloomsday.” Fans in Edwardian duds, sipping Guinness, trace the couple's path through Dublin.
Timeline
Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on June 16th
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.