February 16
116 – Emperor Trajan sends laureatae to the Roman Senate at Rome on account of his victories and being conqueror of Parthia. 1804 – First Barbary War: Stephen Decatur leads a raid to burn the pirate-held frigate USSÂ Philadelphia. 1862 – American Civil War: General Ulysses S. Grant captures Fort Donelson, Tennessee. 1933 – The Blaine...