1. The Battle of Harlem Heights took place on June 16, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Army, commanded by General George Washington, fought against the British Army, led by General William Howe. The battle ended in a tactical victory for the Americans, as they successfully covered their retreat.

2. On June 16, 1837, the first elevated railway in the United States opened in New York City. The New York and Harlem Railroad Company built a 1-mile overhead viaduct between Prince and 14th Streets, allowing trains to travel above the crowded streets below.

3. The first Father's Day celebration in the United States was held on June 16, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. However, it wasn't until 1972 that Father's Day was officially recognized as a national holiday in the United States.

4. On June 16, 1964, Nelson Mandela visited New York City as part of his world tour to gain support for the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. He addressed a crowd of 22,000 people at Madison Square Garden and received a standing ovation.

5. The iconic documentary film "Paris is Burning" premiered on June 16, 1991, at the Frameline film festival in San Francisco. The film explores the ball culture of New York City in the 1980s, where LGBTQ people of color gathered for elaborate dance competitions and fashion shows. The film became a critical success and is considered a landmark of LGBTQ cinema.