Following is a chronological list of notable events that occurred on October 16 throughout history: 690 CE – Chang’an (Tang China): Empress Wu Zetian formally proclaims herself emperor, establishing the short-lived Zhou dynasty and becoming the only woman in Chinese history to rule as sole sovereign. This unprecedented step broke millennia of male-only imperial succession and led to significant changes in government administration, culture, and religion under her 45-year reign. Wu Zetian’s rule expanded the Chinese empire, encouraged talented officials through civil-service exams, and patronized Buddhism and the arts, leaving a lasting legacy on Chinese governance and society. 1793 – Paris,...
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