November 16Mosaic of Justinian I in the Basilica of San Vitale534 The second edition of the Code of Justinian, a codification of Roman law by Byzantine emperor JustinianI (pictured), was published.1532 Spanish conquest of Peru: Conquistador Francisco Pizarro orchestrated a surprise attack in Cajamarca, capturing the Inca emperor, Atahualpa.1914 World War I: Austro-Hungarian forces launched an assault against Serbian defensive positions at the Kolubara river, beginning the Battle of Kolubara.1944 World WarII: Operation Queen commenced with one of the heaviest Allied tactical bombings of the war, attacking German targets in the Rur valley.1959 The Sound of Music, a musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein based on The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.Kalkaua (b.1836)Caroline Birley (b.1851)Panditrao Agashe (d.1986)A. S. Byatt (d.2023) More anniversaries: November 15November 16November 17ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout