The events described below occurred in the Gregorian calendar year 16 BBY. This year corresponds to 3261 LY as measured by the Lothal Calendar, and 7961 according to the C.R.C. calendar. The year is important for understanding the timeline of events.
- Mercenaries launched an assault on the Lars moisture farm. In an attempt to protect young Luke, who was outside, Obi-Wan Kenobi intervened. He, along with Owen, successfully repelled the attackers. Following this, Lars struck Kenobi, warning him to stay away from Luke. [10]
- On the planet Crul, Unkar Plutt was born. [5]
- The approximate birth date of Nifera Shu is recorded as this year. [11]
- Drua's mother passed away. [12]
- The demise of FLO, also known as "Wanda", occurred. [13]
- Lona Aphra died on Arbiflux. [14]