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On December 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place where american colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston harbor to protest against the Tea act.
On December 16, 1777, the United States celebrated its first national Thanksgiving Day.
On December 16, 1838, the Battle of Blood river took place in South Africa between the Zulu nation and the Voortrekkers, dutch pioneers, resulting in a decisive Voortrekker victory.
On December 16, 1907, the Great White Fleet, a group of United States Navy battleships, departed from Hampton Roads, Virginia, on a 14 month circumnavigation of the globe.
On December 16, 1944, the Battle of the Bulge began during World War Two as german forces launched a surprise counteroffensive against allied forces in Belgium.
On December 16, 1971, the United Nations General assembly voted to establish the United Nations Environment Program, the UNEP.
On December 16, 1985, Mafia boss Paul Castellano was assassinated outside Sparks Steakhouse in New York City, marking a significant event in the mafia's history.
On December 16, 1989, the romanian revolution began as protests erupted against the regime of Nicole Koscu.
The revolution ultimately led to Kosciscu's overthrow and execution.
On December 16, 1991, Kazakhstan declared its independence from the Soviet Union, and on December 16, 1997, the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted.
And these are just a few examples of historical events that have occurred on December 16 throughout history.
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