Deaths on August 16

Pat O'Connor (wrestler)

Died on August 16, 1990

Pat O'Connor, New Zealand wrestler and trainer (b. 1925)

Patrick John O'Connor (22 August 1924 – 16 August 1990), was a New Zealand amateur and professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the premier workers of his era, O'Connor held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship and NWA World Heavyweight Championship simultaneously, the latter of which he held for approximately two years. He was also the inaugural AWA World Heavyweight Champion. He is an overall two-time world champion.

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2 Aug

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Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.
8 Aug

Gulf War
Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
23 Aug

Gulf War
Saddam Hussein appears on Iraqi state television with a number of Western "guests" (actually hostages) to try to prevent the Gulf War.
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Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province.
28 Nov

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Deaths on August 16

Pat O'Connor (wrestler)

Died on August 16, 1990

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