Historical Events on October 16

20 significant historical events occurred on October 16. October 16 has seen a variety of historical events throughout the years. On this date, the Romanian Army launched an offensive in Transylvania during World War I in 1916. In 1925, the Locarno Treaties were negotiated in Switzerland. The Chinese Red Army began the Long March in 1934. The date is also known for the Black Power salute protest at the 1968 Olympics and the 1994 German federal election.