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16 August
Contemporary era
1960
Kittinger's stratospheric jump
On 16 August 1960, Joseph Kittinger jumped from a balloon at over 31 kilometres altitude.
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Contemporary era
1819
Peterloo Massacre
On 16 August 1819, a cavalry charge against a rally in Manchester killed several people.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1513
Battle of the Spurs
On 16 August 1513, the Battle of the Spurs saw the French cavalry routed.
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- Encyclopaedia Bataille de Guinegatte (1513) (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5