What Happened on December 16 in History?
December 16 has been marked by pivotal moments in history, perhaps most famously the Boston Tea Party in 1773. It is also remembered for the start of the Battle of the Bulge in 1944 and the premiere of Dvorak's "New World Symphony" in 1893.
Key Historical Events on December 16
1773: Boston Tea Party - Colonists protested British taxation by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
1775: Novelist Jane Austen Born - The celebrated English novelist was born.
1893: Dvořák's "New World Symphony" Premieres - The symphony had its world premiere in New York City.
1907: The "Great White Fleet" Sets Sail - U.S. Navy battleships began a global voyage to demonstrate American sea power.
1944: Battle of the Bulge Begins - German forces launched a major counteroffensive in World War II.
1960: Airplanes Collide Over NYC - A mid-air collision resulted in 134 fatalities.
1971: Bangladesh Independence (Victory Day) - East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh.
1973: O.J. Simpson's Rushing Record - O.J. Simpson became the first NFL player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season.
1998: Operation Desert Fox - Air strikes were ordered against Iraq due to non-cooperation with UN inspectors.
2014: Peshawar School Massacre - Militants attacked a school in Pakistan, killing many, including schoolchildren.
2015: Flint Water Crisis - A state of emergency was declared in Flint, Michigan, over contaminated water.
