September 16

September 16: This Day in History

• 1620— The Mayflower departed Plymouth, England, carrying 102 Pilgrims bound for the New World.
• 1810— Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo issued the 'Grito de Independencia,' sparking Mexico's war of independence from Spain.
• 1955— A military coup in Argentina overthrew President Juan Perón, who went into exile.
• 1966— The Metropolitan Opera House opened at Lincoln Center in New York City.
• 1987— The Montreal Protocol was signed, an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances.

Famous Birthdays on September 16

• B.B. King (1925) — blues guitarist and singer known as the King of Blues
• Marc Anthony (1968) — salsa and pop singer
• Amy Poehler (1971) — actress and comedian known for Parks and Recreation
• Nick Jonas (1992) — singer and actor, member of the Jonas Brothers
• Alexis Bledel (1981) — actress known for Gilmore Girls

What Happens on September 16?

Did You Know? September 16 Fun Facts

• Mexico's Independence Day on September 16 commemorates the 'Grito de Independencia' of 1810, not the actual end of the war, which came in 1821.
• The Montreal Protocol is considered the most successful international environmental agreement, and the ozone layer has been measurably recovering since its signing.

Count Down to Events on September 16

• How many days until Mexican Independence Day?