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What Happened on June 16, 1908

Historical Events

Roosevelt Picks Taft

The Republican Party convenes in Chicago where President Theodore Roosevelt picks William Howard Taft as his successor

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfredo Boulton, Venezuelan art critic, photographer, and art historian, born in Caracas, Venezuela (d. 1995) [1]

About June 16, 1908

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 116 years and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

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