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What Happened on September 16, 1934

Famous Birthdays

Elgin Baylor (1934-2021)

American Basketball Hall of Fame small forward (11 x NBA All Star; NBA All-Star Game MVP 1959; Minneapolis/LA Lakers), born in Washington, D.C.

  • Eva Clayton, American politician (Rep-D-North Carolina), born in Savannah, Georgia
  • George Chakiris, American actor (West Side Story), born in Norwood, Ohio
  • Ronnie Drew, Irish singer (The Dubliners), born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland (d. 2008)

About September 16, 1934

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo