Historical Events
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Torrey Pines GC: Tiger Woods wins his 3rd US Open and 14th major title, beating Rocco Mediate on the 1st hole of sudden-death, following a Monday 18-hole playoff
Famous Deaths
- Mario Rigoni Stern, Italian writer, World War II veteran and Nazi concentration camp survivor (b. 1921)
- Tom Compernolle, Belgian athlete (b. 1975)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About June 16, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
- #1 Song: Singin' In The Rain - Mint Royale