December 16


Tuesday 16, 1997:

Super Typhoon Paka makes landfall on the island of Guam with 150 mph winds.


Thursday 16, 1971:

The Pakistan Army surrenders, ending the Liberation War of Bangladesh and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 simultaneously.


Friday 16, 1864:

American Civil War: Union troops led by General George Thomas defeat Confederate troops in the Battle of Nashville.


Sunday 16, 1838:

Boers defeat Zulu troops at Battle of Blood River, led by Dambuza and Nhlela, celebrated in South Africa as the day of the vow.


Friday 16, 1689:

The English Parliament adopts the Bill of Rights.


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