July 16th (1779) was a Friday. It's the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 168 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 16th July, 1779
» American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a fortified British Army position in a midnight bayonet attack at the Battle of Stony Point.
July 16th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
» Gondulph of Maastricht known as Gondulphus of Tongeren