Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Pierson, Norwegian-American actor and director (Hat Check Girl), born in Oslo, Norway (d. 1975)
- Conrad Beck, Swiss composer, born in Lohn, Schaffhausen (d. 1989)
Famous Deaths
- Herman Grimm, German writer, poet and historian, dies at 75
1901 Highlights
About June 16, 1901
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
