16 June 1779 June 15, 2012 Author: Staff Great Siege of Gibraltar: Spain declares war on Great Britain Famous Words of Inspiration..."Many interviewers when they come to talk to me, think they're being progressive by not mentioning in their stories any longer that I'm black. I tell them, 'Don't stop now. If I shot somebody you'd mention it.'" Colin Powell — Click here for more from Colin Powell Related posts: 7 June 1099 4 August 1704 22 July 1706 27 June 1709 Categories: History Tags: 16 June, 1779