Historical Events
- British Museum reveals a staff member has been sacked for stealing about 2,000 objects including jewellery and semi-precious stones [1]
- Longest survival of a pig's kidney transplant - survives a month (so far) in body of a brain dead man in research at NYU Langone Health [1]
- Ötzi the Iceman, the 5,300 years old mummy, had dark skin, dark eyes and was descended from early Anatolian farmers in results from updated DNA study [1]
- The Northwest Territories in Canada declare a state of emergency due to wildfires and order an evacuation of the city of Yellowknife, affecting 22,000 people [1]
Famous Divorces
Britney Spears
Sam Asghari files for divorce from singer Britney Spears after 14 months of marriage [1]
Famous Deaths
- Edgar Marín, Costa Rican soccer striker (32 caps; Saprissa, Oakland Clippers, Kansas City Spurs), dies at 80
- Howard S. Becker, American sociologist, and author (Outsiders), dies at 95
- Jerry Moss, American music promoter and record label executive (co-founded A&M Records, with Herb Alpert), dies at 88
Michael Parkinson (1935-2023)
English broadcaster and TV talkshow host and interviewer (Parkinson), dies at 88 [1]
- Renata Scotto, Italian soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1965-87; La Traviata - "Violetta") and opera director, dies at 89 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 16, 2023
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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