History from the side of those it happened to
On this day — August 16
| Date | Country | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 August 1990 | Iran | Iraq Iran war | Rafsanjani maintains opposition to Iraq’s Kuwait occupation |
| 16 August 1985 | Iran | Iraq Iran war | Khamenei is re-elected president |
| 16 August 1981 | Iran | Iraq Iran war | UPI reports British recovery tanks intended for Iraq |
| 16 August 1953 | Iran | Iran revolution | The Shah flees Iran |
| 16 August 1953 | Iran | Iran revolution | Monarchical symbols are challenged in Tehran |