Historical Events
- AT&T radio station WBAY becomes WEAF (NYC)
Famous Birthdays
- Ernie Freeman, American R&B and pop musician ("Raunchy"), session pianist, arranger, and music director (Reprise Records; Liberty Records), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1981)
- Louis Lomax, African-American author and journalist, born in Valdosta, Georgia (d. 1970)
About August 16, 1922
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
