It happenned on a… 16 April

Find out about the main events that have taken place on this day over the years.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge visit the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). Featuring: Queen Elizabeth II Where: Porton Down, England, United Kingdom When: 15 Oct 2020 Credit: InStar/Cover Images **ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SUBSCRIPTION CLIENTS IN NORTH AMERICAN. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO DISCUSS OTHER USAGES.**

1999

Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).

1982

Queen Elizabeth proclaims Canada’s new constitution

1980

Arthur Ashe retires from professional tennis.

1968

The Pentagon announced that troops would begin coming home from Vietnam.

1964

The Rolling Stones first album was released in the UK, it went to No.1 two weeks later and stayed on the chart for 40 weeks, with 11 weeks at No.1.

1939

Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4 games to 1 for Stanley Cup; first NHL playoff expanded to the best-of-seven games format.

1932

Short film “The Music Box” released in the US, starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy (1932 Academy Award Best Live Action Short Film).

1818

The United States Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty, establishing the border with Canada.