Historical Events
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: William Renshaw wins third straight Wimbledon title; beats twin brother Ernest Renshaw 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Sheeler, American Modernist-Precisionist artist, commercial photographer, and the avant-garde film maker (Manhatta), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1965)
1883 Highlights
About July 16, 1883
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
