Historical Events
- Augusto César Sandino begins 5½ year war against US occupation of Nicaragua
Famous Birthdays
- John Freeland, Legal advisor UK foreign office and judge at the European Court of Human Rights, born in London (d. 2014)
- John Warr, English cricket fast-medium bowler (2 Tests, 1 wicket; Middlesex CCC, University of Cambridge CC) and executive (president MCC 1987-88), born in Ealing, England (d. 2016)
- Mindy Carson, American popular music vocalist (Club Embassy, Ford Star Revue), born in New York City
- Shirley Hughes, English author and illustrator (Dogger), born in West Kirby, England
About July 16, 1927
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
