September 16 in History
16 September in History – 85 years ago
Europe 1939: Invasion of Poland
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All Events on 16 September
1975
Papua New Guinea becomes independent of Australia
1963
Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak & Singapore unite as Malaysia
ends
1939
Battles of Khalkhin Gol
starts
1921
Vilhjalmur Stefansson claims Wrangel Island for Canada
420
Romans defeated at Bracara Augusta*
starts
412
Eastern Roman embassy to the Huns*
starts
307
Galerius’ invasion of Italy fails*
starts
271
Urbanus in revolt against Aurelian*
starts
42
Romans explore Atlas Mountains*
*Actual date uncertain; set to 16 September for purposes of Omniatlas
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