July 16 in history: Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain, Apollo 11 is launched, and more
| Updated: Jul 16, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
Here is what happened in the history today.
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain
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World's 1st nuclear explosion occurs at Alamogordo Bombing Range, US.
World's 1st nuclear explosion occurs at Alamogordo Bombing Range, US.
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Mont Blanc road tunnel between France and Italy opens.
Mont Blanc road tunnel between France and Italy opens.
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Apollo 11 is launched, carrying 1st men to land on moon.
Apollo 11 is launched, carrying 1st men to land on moon.
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Saddam Hussein becomes the president of Iraq.
Saddam Hussein becomes the president of Iraq.