Historical Events
- Battle at Quatre-Bras: Duke of Wellington's English forces engage the French in a preliminary battle two days before the Battle of Waterloo
Battle of Ligny
French army under Napoleon defeats Prussia in the Battle of Ligny, Napoleon's last military victory
Famous Deaths
- Frederik Willem, Duke of Brunswick (1813-15), dies in battle at 43
Died in 1815 1815 Highlights
About June 16, 1815
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
