Historical Events
- Attempt made to recall Mayor Lapham (1st time in San Francisco history)
- US court martial sentences 46 members of the SS to death (Battle of Bulge crimes) in Dachau
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Lee, American politician (U.S. House of Representatives from California), born in El Paso, Texas
- John Hollins, English soccer midfielder (1 cap; Chelsea 465 games, QPR, Arsenal) and manager (Chelsea, Swansea City AFC, Rochdale AFC), born in Guildford, England (d. 2023)
- Richard LeParmentier, American actor (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2013)
- Ron Yary, American football player (Minnesota Vikings), born in Chicago, Illinois
About July 16, 1946
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
