Events:
1812 - Fort Detroit was surrendered by the Americans to the British without a fight in the War of 1812.
Deaths:
1948 - Babe Ruth
1977 - Elvis Presley
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Today in American History - August 16
By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide
1812 - Fort Detroit was surrendered by the Americans to the British without a fight in the War of 1812.
1948 - Babe Ruth
1977 - Elvis Presley
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