Famous Birthdays
- Alan "Howling Laud" Hope, British politician and leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party (OMRLP), born in Mytchett, Surrey
- David Parry, British-Canadian folk musician (Friends of Fiddler's Green), storyteller (Canadian Museum of Civilization), actor, stage director, and teacher (University of Toronto), born in London, England (d. 1995)
- Eddie Levert, American vocalist (O'Jays - "For The Love Of Money"), born in Canton, Ohio
- Giacomo Agostini, Italian world motorcycle race champion, born in Lovere, Italy
- John Rostill, English rocker (The Shadows), born in Birmingham (d. 1973)
About June 16, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
