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Historical events & facts — October 16
What happened on October 16?
On October 16, 1962, President John F. Kennedy was informed of the existence of Soviet missiles in Cuba and secretly convened his security cabinet. For thirteen days, the world stood on the brink of nuclear apocalypse. Kennedy's decision to impose a naval blockade rather than bombing the island was key to avoiding war.
On October 16, 1964, China detonated its first atomic bomb in the Lop Nur desert, becoming the fifth nuclear power in the world. The test, codenamed 596, was a blow to American foreign policy and rebalanced power in Asia. Less than three years later, China would also test its first hydrogen bomb.
On October 16, 1813, the Battle of Leipzig — also known as the Battle of the Nations — began, the largest engagement of the Napoleonic Wars. More than 600,000 soldiers fought for four days. Napoleon's defeat at the hands of the European coalition hastened his abdication and the end of the French Empire.
Notable birthdays — October 16
Famous people born on October 16
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O'Fflahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish author, poet and playwright. After writing in different literary styles throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular and influential dramatists in London in the early 1890s. He was a key figure in the emerging Aestheticism movement of the late 19th century and is widely regarded as the greatest playwright of the Victorian era.
Angela Lansbury
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury was a British-American-Irish actress and singer. In a career spanning 80 years, she played various roles across film, stage, and television. Although based for much of her life in the United States, her work attracted international attention.
Tim Robbins
Timothy Francis Robbins is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. Known for his leading roles in film and television, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards and a Grammy Award.
Hema Malini
Hema Malini Dharmendra Deol is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician who is currently serving as a member of the Lok Sabha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing Mathura constituency since 2014. She was a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from 2011 to 2012, subsequent to her nomination to that chamber from 2003 to 2009 as a member of the BJP.
Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Marie Somers was an American actress, author, and businesswoman. She played the television roles of Chrissy Snow on Three's Company (1977–1981) and Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step (1991–1998).
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