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What Happened on June 16, 1903

Historical Events

  • 1st Highlander (Yankee) shut-out victory 1-0 over White Sox

Ford Motors Founded

Ford Motors under Henry Ford incorporates

  • Pepsi Cola company forms
  • Reichstag elections with gains for the Social Democratic Party of Germany

Northwest Passage

Roald Amundsen commences the first east-west navigation of the Northwest Passage by leaving Oslo, Norway


Famous Birthdays

  • Huldreich Georg Früh, Swiss composer (Mein Traum), born in Ganterschwil, Switzerland (d. 1945)

About June 16, 1903

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 121 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini