On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
August 16
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The English rock band the Beatles fired their drummer Pete Best, replacing him with Ringo Starr (pictured).
Wikipedia: The Beatles
American singer and actor Elvis Presley (pictured) was found dead in his home in Memphis, Tennessee.
Wikipedia: Elvis Presley
Typhoon Wayne formed over the South China Sea, going on to become one of the longest-lived tropical cyclones in the north-western Pacific, lasting 21 days.
Wikipedia: Typhoon Wayne (1986)
At the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Usain Bolt ran the 100 metres in 9.58 seconds, breaking his own record set a year earlier.
Wikipedia: 2009 World Championships in Athletics
Suicide bombers assassinated Pakistani politician Shuja Khanzada and killed at least 21 others at his home in Attock District.
Wikipedia: Assassination of Shuja Khanzada