Historical Events
- Dutch military conscription shortened from 20 to 18 months
Ngô Đình Diệm Prime Minister
Ngô Đình Diệm elected Prime Minister of the State of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Famous Birthdays
- Doane Perry, American musician, composer, and author (Jethro Tull), born in Mt. Kisco, Westchester County, New York
- Jeffrey S. Ashby, American astronaut (sk: STS 85), born in Dallas, Texas
About June 16, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
