What happened on Nov 16 in history?

History for November 16 – On-This-Day.com. 1776 – British troops captured Fort Washington during the American Revolution. 1871 – The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) was first chartered in the State of New York. 1885 – Canadian rebel Louis Riel was executed for high treason.

What happened on 16 November Pakistan?

Featured Event Benazir Bhutto, elected prime minister of Pakistan on this day in 1988, became the first woman in modern history to lead a Muslim country, serving as prime minister from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 1996.

What was the number one song November 16th 1990?

Love Takes Time – Mariah Carey.

What was invented on November 16?

1896 First transmission of electricity between a power plant and a city was sent from the Niagara Falls hydroelectric plant to Buffalo, New York. 1904 The vacuum tube, precursor to the transistor, is invented by John Ambrose Fleming. 1959 The Sound of Music, a Broadway musical, opens.

Is November 16 a special day?

November 16th holidays Today is National Button Day and National Fast Food Day.

Who was born on 16 November?

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Diana Krall, Harry Lennix, Lisa Bonet, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Martha Plimpton, Pete Davidson and more.

What is the Zodiac for November 16?

Scorpio
A baby born today has a Sun in Scorpio and a Moon in Sagittarius.

What happened on 16 November India?

National Press Day is celebrated on November 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India. Formed in 1966, the Press Council keeps a check on the quality of reportage provided by the Indian press.