What Happened on September 16, 1919

Historical Events

  • American Legion incorporated by an act of US Congress
  • Dutch Ruether beats Giants 4-3 to clinch Cincinnati 1st NL pennant

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Russell, American singer (Andy & Della Russell Show), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1992)
  • Laurence J. Peter, Canadian author (Peter Principle), born in Vancouver, British Columbia (d. 1990)
  • Milan Harašta, Czech composer, born in Brno, Moravia Czechoslovakia (d. 1946)

About September 16, 1919

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo