1. Home
  2. Education
  3. American History

Today in American History - June 16th

Events

1763 - Chief Pontiac destroys a British garrison at Fort Venango.
1858 - Abraham Lincoln's speech about a government can not endure half slave and half free (The 'House Divided' speech.)
1935 - Social Security Act passes the House.

Births


1890 - Stan Laurel, British born actor/comedian.

Deaths

1977 - Werner Von Braun, German born rocket scientist.

Explore American History

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. American History

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.