Historical Events
Foxx's Record Six Walks
Boston first baseman Jimmie Foxx is walked a record 6 consecutive times by St Louis Browns; Red Sox still win, 12-8
Famous Birthdays
- Joyce Carol Oates, American novelist (Garden of Earthly Delights), born in New York
- Mickie Finn [Barbara Soetje], American banjo player, and TV hostess (Mickie Finn's), born in Hugo, Oklahoma
- Robert Gutter, American conductor and teacher (founded International Institute for Conductors, 1996), born in New York City (d. 2017)
- Torgny Lindgren, Swedish writer (The Way of a Serpent), born in Norsjö, Sweden (d. 2017)
About June 16, 1938
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
