Historical Events
- Dodgers score 8 unearned runs against Braves to win 8-5 & break their 16-game losing streak, they will lose another 5 in a row
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Boggs, American rock drummer (Box Tops), born in Wynne, Arkansas (d. 2008)
Famous Deaths
- Johannes Post, Dutch farmer and resistance fighter (passage fight), executed at 37
1944 Highlights
About July 16, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer