August 16th
1829
The "original" Siamese twins, Eng and Chang, arrived in Boston
1960
The free-fall world record was set by Joseph Kittinger. He fell more than 16 miles (about 84,000 feet) before opening his parachute over New Mexico.
1975
Peter Gabriel announced that he was leaving the group Genesis. Phil Collins would be the new lead singer after the group auditioned more than 400 potential musicians.
1977
Elvis Presley died at Graceland, in his Memphis,Tenn., home, from heart failure at age 42.