January 16th is officially International Hot and Spicy Food Day and Nothing Day.
We’d like to welcome you to the sixteenth day of the year! We still have 349 days left of this year.
You’re about to find out some of the incredible discoveries and historical events that all fell on the day of January 16 including historical war events and major movie releases.
Did you know that on this day in 1962, filming of the first James Bond movie “Dr No” began? The movie had a budget of $1.1 million, and went on to gross $59.5 million at the Box Office.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 16th in history!
What Happened On January 16 In History?
Astronaut Scott Kelly Tweeted a photo of the first flower ever grown in space.
The Columbia space shuttle took off for its final time from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Natural history series “Life on Earth”, presented by David Attenborough aired for the first time on BBC One in the UK.
The filming of the first James Bond movie “Dr No” began.
Alcohol became illegal in most states of America.
During the Peninsular War, the British defeated the French at the Battle of La Coruña.
French King Louis XVI was sentenced to death during the French Revolution.
Miguel de Cervantes published his novel Don Quixote.
At just 16 years old, Ivan IV the Terrible crowned himself the first Tsar (emperor) of Russia.
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian became the first Roman Emperor.
January 16 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on January 16 all share the Capricorn zodiac sign.
Capricorns are not only hard-working, but they are realistic in what they apply themselves to. Their visions are crystal clear. They know precisely what steps to take to bring that vision to fruition.
Anyone born in January has the Garnet birthstone. This rich gem is thought to provide the wearer protection on their journey through life.
For people born on January 16, your estimated date of conception falls on April 25 in the previous year.
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with James May. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
Famous People Born On January 16
Jennie Kim
South Korean Singer
Max Joseph
American Filmmaker
Kate Moss
British Model
Did you know that on this day, January 16th 1962, filming of the first James Bond movie “Dr No” began?