On this day: July 16

Mascot Tackled by Security During 1992 Game Performance

During a July 16, 1992, baseball game, a team mascot was physically removed by stadium security while performing on the field. The incident drew attention from fans and media at the time and remains a noted moment in mascot-related altercations.

Trinity: First U.S. Atomic Bomb Test in New Mexico, July 16, 1945

On July 16, 1945, at the Trinity site in New Mexico, the United States conducted the first successful detonation of an atomic bomb, marking a pivotal moment in military technology and the closing chapter of World War II.

White House tapes revealed in landmark Watergate hearing

In a dramatic turn during Senate testimony, the existence of White House audio recordings was disclosed on July 16, 1973, intensifying the Watergate investigation and raising constitutional questions about executive privilege and presidential accountability.

EU Announces Sanctions After Failed July 16, 2016 Coup Attempt

The European Union imposed targeted sanctions following a July 16, 2016 coup attempt, citing human-rights violations and erosion of democratic institutions; measures focused on travel bans and asset freezes for individuals deemed responsible or complicit.