What Happened on July 16, 1909

Historical Events

  • MLB Detroit Tigers and Washington Senators play longest scoreless game in AL history - 18 innings at Bennett Field in Detroit, Michigan [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • (John Edward) "Teddy" Buckner, American dixieland jazz trumpeter, born in Sherman, Texas (d. 1994)
  • Geoffrey Bryan Bentley, British Canon of Windsor and moral theologian (d. 1996)
Born in 1909
1909 Highlights

About July 16, 1909

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer