Famous Birthdays
- Denise LaSalle [Ora Denise Allen], American blues and R&B singer recognized as the "Queen of the Blues" (Trapped by a Thing Called Love), born in Leflore County, Mississippi (d. 2018)
- Donald Payne, New Jersey Congressman (1989-2012), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2012)
- George Perles, American football coach (Michigan State University 1983-94; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Alaska P. Davidson, America's first female FBI agent, dies at 66
1934 Highlights
About July 16, 1934
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
