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July 16, 1377
King Richard II of England is crowned.
Richard II of England
Richard II, also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward, Prince of Wales, and Joan, Countess of Kent. Richard's father died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King Edward III; upon the latter's death, the 10-year-old Richard succeeded to the throne.
July 16
July 16 is the 197th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 168 days remain until the end of the year.