February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 318 days remain until the end of the year (319 in leap years). 1249 – Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khagan of the Mongol Empire. 1270 – The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeats the Livonian Order in the Battle of Karuse.

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2025年2月16日 · Historical events for the 16th of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 16.

2025年2月16日 · Explore worldwide events, festivals, funny, weird, and national days on this day! It’s World Whale Day, National Almond Day, Kyoto Protocol Day, Innovation Day, National Tim Tam Day … and much more! Gigantic creatures that sing, dance, and swim in the vast blue sea, whales are majestic beings that fill our hearts with wonder and awe.

On This Day In History - February 16: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Discover what happened on February 16 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

1862 - During the U.S. Civil War, about 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Fort Donelson, TN. 1868 - The Jolly Corks organization, in New York City, changed it name to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE). 1883 - "Ladies Home Journal" began publication.

2025年2月16日 · Abraham Lincoln stops his train at Westfield on his way to Washington to thank 11-year-old Grace Bedell in person for her advice to grow a beard to gain more votes. A Deadly Bite, Or King Tut's Revenge? It was one of the most spectacular archaeological finds – but was the disturbed Tutankhamun a sleeping tiger?

Did you know that February 16 is known as Innovation Day? Here you'll learn some interesting facts & events that happened on this day throughout history.

Historical Events on February 16. 1852: Starting out as a wagon manufacturer before they would eventually start making automobiles, Studebaker Brothers Wagon Company is established on this day. 1862: Fort Donelson in Tennessee was captured by Union General Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil War.