Events for July 16
July 16, 1803
Robert Emmet
Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803) was an Irish Republican, orator and rebel leader.
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July 16, 1865
James Owen Hannay, born
George A. Birmingham was the pen name of James Owen Hannay (16 July 1865 – 2 February 1950), Irish clergyman and prolific novelist.
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July 16, 1970
Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh
Scotland first hosted the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh in 1970 then held them again in 1986, making Edinburgh the first city to host the games twice.
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July 16, 1309
James Stewart, died
The High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the Stewart family.
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