Historical Events
In Splendid Spirits
British General Douglas Haig reports "The men are in splendid spirits" the day before the Battle of the Somme began
US Men's Open
US Open Men's Golf, Minikahda GC: Amateur Chick Evans leads wire-to-wire to set new Open scoring record and win his only Open title, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Jock Hutchison
About June 30, 1916
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
