August 16 in History
1966
August 16, 1966:American rock ensemble ‘The Monkees’ drops their maiden track entitled "Last Train To Clarksville”. It would go on to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
1968
August 16, 1968:Pop band, The Jackson 5 performs at a musical concert for the first time. The group’s initial lineup consists of five family members namely Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Michael Jackson.
1969
August 16, 1969:Blind Faith, a supergroup formed by Eric Clapton and other top musicians, issues their eponymous debut album. It contains songs like "Can't Find My Way Home" and "Had to Cry Today".
- August 16, 1969:
American sitcom “The Show” is first shown on the CBS network. Aside from Debbie Reynolds, the series stars other well-known actors like Patricia Smith and Don Chastain.
1977
August 16, 1977: Famous American actor and musician, Elvis Presley dies. He’s widely remembered for his double-sided songs titled "Hound Dog/Don't Be Cruel". He’s believed to have died from drug overdose.1985
August 16, 1985:American rock ensemble, Red Hot Chili Peppers issues their album titled “Freaky Styley”. The work contains a number of hit singles like "Jungle Man" and "Hollywood (Africa)".
1994
August 16, 1994:Award-winning Canadian band, Barenaked Ladies drops their second album dubbed “Maybe You Should Drive”. It was produced by Ben Mink under the Reprise record label.
1995
August 16, 1995:The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson performs a live concert with his children, Wendy and Carnie, for the first time.
2003
August 16, 2003:The United States Postal Service announces a new postage stamp in honor of American composer, Henry Mancini. He was a recipient of twenty Grammy Awards and four Oscar Awards.
2016
August 16, 2016:The famous New Orleans Arena is the venue for the premiering of Spike Lee-directed documentary titled "When the Levees Broke". The work highlights the devastating impact that Hurricane Katrina had on the people of New Orleans.