USA Hockey Sweeps Group A
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The men’s USA hockey team beat Slovenia 5-1 to complete the sweep of Group A. (Feb. 16)
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This Day in History
Today: August 16, 2026
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Wang Mang consolidates his power in China and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the previous day, had no heirs.
942
Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and the Baridis of Basra over control of the Abbasid capital, Baghdad.[1]
963
Nikephoros II Phokas is crowned emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
1328
The House of Gonzaga seizes power in the Duchy of Mantua, and will rule until 1708.
1513
Battle of the Spurs (Battle of Guinegate): King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeat French Forces who are then forced to retreat.[2]
1570
The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer.[3]
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