Today in History- 16th January

International Events: 16th January
Year	Event
27 BC	Beginning of Roman Empire.
1547	Ivan the Terrible crowned as czar of Russia.
1761	The British Army captures Pondicherry from the French.
1883	The U.S. Civil Service Commission established.
1920	First council meeting of League of Nations in Paris, France.
1991	Operation Desert Storm announced by the White House.
1979	The Shah of Iran flees from the country following protests against his regime.
1970	Colonel Muammar Gaddafi assumes the role of prime minister.