Historical Events
- US National League umpire Frank Dascoli clears the Dodgers bench, ejecting 15 players
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Druid Hills GC: Betsy Rawls wins first of her 8 major titles, 5 strokes ahead of runner-up Louise Suggs
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Irvine, Scottish rugby union fullback (51 Tests [12 as captain] 269 points, 9 British & Irish Lions; Edinburgh District RFU), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Bill Klem, American Baseball HOF umpire (record 18 x World Series), dies at of a heart attack at 77
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About September 16, 1951
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
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