Today in History for 16th December 1965

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- Gemini 6 returns to Earth
- Pioneer 6 launched into solar orbit
- Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, becomes King of Tonga

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 7 of 7

- Brent Franklin, Barrie Ont, Canadian Tour golfer (1992 Japan Open-2nd)
- Chris Jones, Utica NY, outfielder (NY Mets)
- Cynthia Lynne White, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Miss Oklahoma-America (1991-top 10)
- Melanie Sloan, American attorney
- Moe Elewonibi, NFL/CFL tackle (Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions)
- Page Dunlap, Harrisonburg VA, LPGA golfer (1994 Atlanta Women's-8th)
- Romallis Ellis, Wash DC, lightweight boxer (Olympic-bronze-1988)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- William Somerset Maugham, English author (Razor's Edge), dies at 91

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