October 16
Events
- 1780 – A Spanish invasion force led by Bernardo de Gálvez departs Havana for British Pensacola, but is scattered by a hurricane in the gulf.
- 1829 – Christ Church Parish is incorporated by Florida governor William P. Duval.
- 2007 – Escambia County Sheriff's deputy James Sullivan is sentenced to probation and community service for destroying videotape evidence.