Historical Events
- Battle of Wattignies: French defeat Allied forces and lift siege of Maubeuge
Famous Deaths
- John Hunter, Scottish surgeon and founder of pathological anatomy in England, dies at 65
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793)
Queen of France (1774-92) who allegedly uttered the phrase "let them eat cake", beheaded at 37
Died in 1793 1793 Highlights
About October 16, 1793
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra