On This Day: July 16
Tornado Talk Summary
On this day, July 16, 1979: It is considered the most destructive tornado in Wyoming’s history and it was the first tornado to ever hit the city of Cheyenne. An F3 crossed through the northern parts of the Cheyenne housing and airport areas. Per the NWS Cheyenne, “It thoroughly demonstrated the destructive capability of a tornado occurring along the front range of the Rocky Mountains.” Read the full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
July 16, 1821: “A boy was killed by a “whirlwind” at New Orleans. Another man was critically injured.”
Twister From The 2000s
On this day in 2015, an EF2 tornado struck Cameron, IL. Three homes were unroofed, and one person was injured. Source.
Weather Rewind
Tornado and Other Weather Events From On This Day
On this day in 1904, an F3 tornado struck Chappaqua, NY. Several homes were leveled. Two people were killed, and six were injured. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1940: Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion). Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
Will Ferrell was born July 16, 1967, Irvine, California. He is a comedy actor, writer, and producer known for his impersonations and for his portrayal of dim-witted but endearing characters. Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 2004: Martha Stewart is sentenced to five months in prison plus five months in home confinement for lying to federal investigators. Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On this day in 2009: A stage being built in France for a concert by Madonna collapsed, killing two workers and injuring six others. Technicians had been setting up the stage at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille when the partially-built roof fell in, bringing down a crane. Madonna was performing on her Sticky and Sweet tour in Udine, Italy, when she received news of the incident and was said to be “devastated” by the news. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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