Historical Events
- Martyna Majok's play "Cost of Living" premieres at the Williamstown Theater Festival (Pulitzer Prize for Drama 2018)
- US Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter lifts Pentagon's ban on transgender people serving in the US armed forces
Famous Deaths
- Elechi Amadi, Nigerian novelist (The Concubine), dies at 82
- Inocente Carreño, Venezuelan composer (Margariteña), and pedagogue (Prudencio Esáa, 1970-90), dies at 96
- Rob Wasserman, American jazz and rock double bassist, and composer (RatDog; Duets), dies at 64
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About June 29, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Dance - Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla
