16 June

Contemporary era

1963

First woman in space

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

Contemporary era

1884

First roller coaster

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

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1487

Battle of Stoke Field

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