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Space Shuttle Atlantis
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-79 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
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In 2026, September 16 falls on a Wednesday. Here are 3 notable moments from the same calendar date.
This year (2026), September 16
falls on a Wednesday
Last year it was
a Tuesday
Next year it will be
a Thursday
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Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-79 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
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Lebanon War: The Sabra and Shatila massacre in Lebanon takes place.
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Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia.
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