Historical Events
Trumper's 1st Test Century
Australian cricketer Victor Trumper's 1st Test Cricket century 135* v England at Lord's
Famous Birthdays
- Helen Traubel, American soprano, born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1972)
- Nelson Doubleday, American publisher (Doubleday), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1949)
About June 16, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini