ook at what happened on this day 16 October in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

 

 
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 16 OCTOBER
1977 | Biko’s death draws US Congress’ attention. The international community became aware of Biko’s death, which pressured the South African government to end its detention practices and demand an international investigation into Biko’s causes of death.

1984 | Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

2013 | Forty-nine people were killed when Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashed as it approached Pakse International Airport in Laos.

1991 | In Killeen, Texas, George Hennard went berserk, murdering 23 people and injuring 20 more.

1985 | Four people drowned in the sinking of the Finnish dry cargo ship MS Hanna-Marjut while it was travelling from Mariehamn to Naantali in rough seas off the coast of Kihti.

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BIRTHDAYS
1972 | American comedian, actress, and author, Adrianne Frost.

1979 | British politician, Nicola Blackwood.

1988 | South African cricketer, Matthew Arnold.

1990 | Indian musician, Anirudh Ravichander.

1997 | American-Japanese tennis player, Naomi Osaka.

DEATHS
2000 | American actor, Rick Jason, 77.

2003 | Hungarian boxer, László Papp, 77.

2007 | Scottish actress, Deborah Kerr, 86.

2010 | American rapper and producer, Eyedea, 29.

2013 | American actor, Ed Lauter, 75.

SPORTS
1996 | A tremendous crush during a football game in Guatemala City resulted in 84 fatalities and 180 injuries.

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