1. On February 16, 1777, the Battle of Great Bridge took place in Chesapeake, Virginia, a battle that resulted in a decisive American victory in the American Revolution. Many Maryland troops fought in this battle, including the Maryland and Delaware Rifle Regiment.

2. In 1862, the Battle of Fort Donelson began in Tennessee during the Civil War. Maryland native and Union Army Brigadier General John F. Reynolds played a pivotal role in the Union victory at this battle, which resulted in the capture of nearly 15,000 Confederate soldiers.

3. On February 16, 1876, the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in New York City. The Baltimore Orioles were one of the original eight teams, but the franchise was contracted after just one season due to financial troubles.

4. Maryland native and baseball legend Babe Ruth was born on February 16, 1895, in Baltimore. Ruth began his legendary baseball career playing for the minor league Baltimore Orioles before being sold to the Boston Red Sox in 1914.

5. On February 16, 1960, the Elvis Presley movie "G.I. Blues" was released, which featured Maryland's own Fort Holabird as a filming location. Fort Holabird, located in Dundalk, Maryland, was an Army intelligence training center during this time period.