August 16
Famous Births
Madonna, famous actress and singer
Steve Carell, famous actor
Julie Newmar, famous actress
Carol Moseley Braun, Woman's rights activist
Lesley Ann Warren, famous actress
In the USA
On August 16, 1948, Babe Ruth passed away
On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley passed away
On August 16, 1896, Gold was discovered in the Yukon
On August 16, 1972, USA drops air attacks on North Vietnam
Timothy James McVeigh is executed for the Oklahoma City Bombing
Events around the globe
In 2001:
An earthquake hit India causing over 20,000 deaths
On August 16, 1964, General Khan ousts General Minh as chief of state of South Vietnam
The 27th G8 summit takes place in Genoa, Italy. Massive demonstrations against the meeting by anti-globalization groups
120 people killed in stampede at football game in Ghana
Hotel fire at Manila, Philippines causes the death of over 100 people.
Popular trends
In 2001:
The most popular toy was Bratz DollsFamous actors were Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt
Famous singers were Britney Spears, JLo, and Faith Hill
Living Costs
A simple car-$26,000
A luxury car-$70,000
A four-bedroom house in Media, PA- $138,000
Milk gallon - $3
Adult movie ticket- $5.65
One gallon of gas- $1.47
A simple pair of jeans- $6