On This Day in History August 16, 2020

Historical Events 1896  Gold first discovered in Klondike, found at Bonanza Creek, Alaska by George Carmack 1930  I British Empire Games open in Hamilton, Canada 1945  Puyi, the last Chinese Emperor and ruler of Manchukuo is captured by Soviet troops 1946  Direct Action Day: Widespread riots erupt in Calcutta between Muslims and Hindus over whether Pakistan should be a separate state, killing over 4,000 and leaving 100,000 homeless 2012  Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange is granted political asylum by Ecuador More Historical Events Famous Birthdays James Cameron 66th Birthday Madonna 62nd Birthday Menachem Begin (1913 - 1992) T. E. Lawrence (1888 - 1935) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) Margaret Mitchell (1900 - 1949) More Famous Deaths