What Happened on July 16, 1941

Historical Events

  • 100°F (38°C) highest temperature ever recorded in Seattle, Washington

Sports History

Joe Dimaggio goes 3 for 4, hitting in his 56th straight game

Famous Birthdays

  • George Young, Baron Young of Cookham, British minister of housing & planning, born in Oxford, England
  • Hans Wiegel, Dutch commissioner of the queen (Frisia), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Jan Krajenbrink, Dutch 2nd Chamber member (CDA), born in Oostwold, Netherlands
  • Kálmán Mészöly, Hungarian soccer defender (61 caps; Vasas SC 279 games) and manager (Hungary, Turkey, Fenerbahçe SK), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2022)
  • Mišo Kovač, Croatian musician (Mojoj vjernoj publici), born in Tribunj, Croatia

About July 16, 1941

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer