On This Day in History

June 16

Historical Events

Detailed view of combat during the siege

1779 Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar which goes on to last 3 years, 7 months and 2 weeks.

1858 Abraham Lincoln says "A house divided against itself cannot stand" accepting Illinois Republican Party's nomination for the Senate.

1963 Soviet space mission Vostok 6 is launched with Valentina Tereshkova onboard, who becomes the first woman in space.

2000 Israel complies with UN Security Council Resolution 425 after 22 years, which calls on Israel to completely withdraw from Lebanon. Israel withdraws from all of Lebanon, except the disputed Sheba Farms.

2015 TV personality and real estate mogul Donald Trump launches his campaign for the Republican nomination for US President at Trump Towers.

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Famous Birthdays

Adam Smith 1723 - 1790 Geronimo 1829 - 1909

Stan Laurel 1890 - 1965 Tupac Shakur 1971 - 1996

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Famous Deaths

George Reeves 1914 - 1959 Wernher von Braun 1912 - 1977

Also John Churchill and John Snow.

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A Salute To The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army began when a Methodist preacher took to the streets of London to help the poor. Today, with 1.5 million members, it operates in 130 countries

History of the Salvation Army