August 16
Monday 16, 1993:
The Debian GNU/Linux distribution is founded by Ian Murdock.
Thursday 16, 1984:
Carmaker John De Lorean is acquitted of all eight counts of possessing and distributing cocaine.
Monday 16, 1819:
Eleven people die and 400 are injured by cavalry charges at the Peterloo Massacre at a public meeting at St. Peter's Field, Manchester, England.
Wednesday 16, 1780:
The British defeat the Americans near Camden, South Carolina.
Saturday 16, 1777:
British forces are defeated by American troops.
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