: Great Britain performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site in the United States.
: English actor, known for roles in The Fearless Vampire Killers and Are You Being Served? , died of a heart attack at 71. Harry Ayres : Renowned New Zealand mountaineer and guide. What Happened on On This Day
Several notable figures in entertainment were born on July 16, 1987:
: Domestic news in the U.S. remained dominated by the ongoing Iran-Contra hearings, with Admiral John Poindexter providing testimony. Notable Births
: Moroccan athlete Said Aouita set a new world record in the 2000m run with a time of 4:50.81.