Historical Events
- Henry Berliner demonstrates his helicopter to US Bureau of Aeronautics
- Irish republicans are beaten in a national election; the vote is in favor of the Treaty of London, which leaves the Irish Free State as a dominion within the British Commonwealth
Famous Birthdays
- Frances Rafferty, American WWII pin-up girl, dancer and actress (Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood), born in Sioux City, Iowa (d. 2004)
About June 16, 1922
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 102 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
