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What Happened on July 9, 1916

Historical Events

  • 1st cargo submarine to cross Atlantic arrives in US from Germany

Famous Birthdays

  • Dean Goffin, New Zealand composer, born in Wellington, New Zealand (d. 1984)

Edward Heath (1916-2005)

British Prime Minister (Conservative: 1970-74), born in Broadstairs, England

  • Joe Liggins [Theodro Elliott], American jazz, R&B, and jump blues pianist, songwriter, and vocalist ("The Honeydripper"; "Pink Champagne"), born in Seminole, Oklahoma (d. 1987)

About July 9, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer