July 16th (1862) was a Wednesday. 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, 1862
» American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to hold an admiral rank.
Famous Birthdays on July 16 in 1862
» Ida B. Wells, American journalist and activist (d. 1931)
July 16th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
» Gondulph of Maastricht known as Gondulphus of Tongeren