This Day in History for September 16

SEP 16 Wednesday 2026
Featured event 2013

A lone gunman fatally shot twelve people and injured three others at the…

A lone gunman fatally shot twelve people and injured three others at the headquarters of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C.

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“Lost time is never found again.”

— Benjamin Franklin
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  1. 2022
    Let Yet Kone massacre

    During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers, including eight children, after attacking a school in Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

  2. 2022
    The death of Mahsa Amini occurred in Tehran

    The death of Mahsa Amini occurred in Tehran, Iran, sparking worldwide protests.

  3. 2021
    Luxian earthquake

    A 6.0 Mw earthquake strikes Lu County, Sichuan, China, killing three and injuring more than 88.

  4. 2021
    Inspiration4, the first private orbital crewed spaceflight, is launched from the…

    Inspiration4, the first private orbital crewed spaceflight, is launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

  5. 2015
    Illapel earthquake

    A 8.3 Mw earthquake strikes the Chilean city of Illapel, killing 15 people, injuring at least 34, leaving at least six missing, and causing extensive damage. One person also dies in Argentina.

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On This Day Quote

“Lost time is never found again.”

— Benjamin Franklin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 16?

One highlighted entry is from 2013: A lone gunman fatally shot twelve people and injured three others at the headquarters of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C.

Who was born on September 16?

People listed for September 16 include Toby Couchman (2003), Avishag Semberg (2001), and Sam Howell (2000).

What observances fall on September 16?

Observances listed for September 16 include Independence Day (Papua New Guinea), celebrates the independence of Papua New Guinea from Australia in 1975., International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, and Christian feast day: Curcodomus.

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