This date in history 7-16-2021
This date in history for July 16.
1790: Congress declares Washington, D.C as new capital.
1863: Draft riots continue in New York City.
1935: First parking meter is installed.
1945: First atomic bomb is tested.
1951: “Catcher in the Rye” published.
1969: Apollo 11 departs Earth.
1995: Amazon opens for business.
1999: JFK Jr. Killed in plane crash.
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