Today on August 16
1777: American patriot forces won the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War, marking a crucial turning point for colonial troops.
1812: Detroit fell to combined British and Native American forces during the War of 1812.
1858: The first transatlantic telegraph message was successfully sent as Queen Victoria transmitted a greeting to U.S. President James Buchanan.
1954: The inaugural issue of Sports Illustrated was published.
