January 16

Tuesday 16, 2001:

Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila is assassinated by one of his own bodyguards.

Sunday 16, 2000:

In Sacramento, California a commercial truck carrying evaporated milk is driven into the state capitol building, killing the driver.

Sunday 16, 1977:

The Marx Brothers are inducted into the Motion Picture Hall of Fame.

Monday 16, 1961:

Mickey Mantle becomes the highest paid baseball player by signing a $75,000 contract.

Thursday 16, 1547:

Ivan the Terrible becomes Tsar of Russia.

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