Historical Events
- 1st cargo submarine to cross Atlantic arrives in US from Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Dean Goffin, New Zealand composer, born in Wellington, New Zealand (d. 1984)
Edward Heath (1916-2005)
British Prime Minister (Conservative: 1970-74), born in Broadstairs, England
- Joe Liggins [Theodro Elliott], American jazz, R&B, and jump blues pianist, songwriter, and vocalist ("The Honeydripper"; "Pink Champagne"), born in Seminole, Oklahoma (d. 1987)
About July 9, 1916
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
