Historical Events
- Temperature hits 127°F at Fort Mojave, California
Famous Birthdays
- Cota Ramaswami, Indian cricket batsman (2 Tests, 1 x 50; Madras) and tennis player (Davis Cup 1922), born in Chennai, India (d. presumed 1990)
- Jean-Pierre Peugeot III, French auto manufacturer (Peugeot) (d. 1966)
- Murray Leinster [William Fitzgerald Jenkins], American science-fiction author (Time Tunnel; Land of the Giants), born in Norfolk, Virginia (d. 1975)
1896 Highlights
About June 16, 1896
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
