Historical Events
- 1st All Russian Congress of the Soviets convenes in Petrograd, Russia [OS Jun 3]
- 49th Belmont: James Butwell aboard Hourless wins in 2:17.8
Famous Birthdays
- Aurelio Lampredi, Italian automobile and aircraft engine designer (Ferrari), born in Livorno, Italy (d. 1989)
- Irving Penn, American fashion and fine art photographer, born in Plainfield, New Jersey (d. 2009)
Katharine Graham (1917-2001)
American newspaper publisher (The Washington Post) who led the paper as it reported on the Watergate scandal, born in New York City
About June 16, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
