What Happened on June 21, 1916

Historical Events

  • Boston Red Sox pitcher Rube Foster no-hits New York Yankees, 2-0 at Fenway Park
  • Mexican troops defeat US expeditionary force under General Pershing

Famous Birthdays

  • Buddy O'Connor, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup 1944, 46 Montreal Canadiens; Hart Memorial Trophy & Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 1948), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 1977)
  • Joe Bamford, British manufacturer and multi-millionaire, born in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England (d. 2001)

About June 21, 1916

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

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