16 June

1963 - First woman in space

On 16 June 1963, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.

1884 - First roller coaster

On 16 June 1884, the first commercial roller coaster opened at Coney Island.

1487 - Battle of Stoke Field

On 16 June 1487, the Battle of Stoke Field ended the Wars of the Roses.