What Happened on June 16, 2008

Historical Events

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Torrey Pines GC: Tiger Woods wins his 3rd US Open and 14th major title, beating Rocco Mediate on the 1st hole of sudden-death, following a Monday 18-hole playoff

Famous Deaths

  • Mario Rigoni Stern, Italian writer, World War II veteran and Nazi concentration camp survivor (b. 1921)
  • Tom Compernolle, Belgian athlete (b. 1975)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About June 16, 2008

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
  • UK #1 Song: Singin' In The Rain - Mint Royale