Famous Birthdays
- Katherine Dunham, American dancer (Casbah; Stormy Weather), choreographer (Metroplitan Opera, 1963; Joplin's Treemonisha, 1972), and social activist, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2006)
- Michael "Mike" Todd [Avrom Goldbogen], American producer (Around the World in 80 Days) and 3rd husband of Elizabeth Taylor (1957-58), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
- Detlev von Liliencron, German writer (Rides of the Adjutant and Other Poems), dies at 65
- Edward John Gregory, British painter and engraver, dies at 59
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About June 22, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
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