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July 16

1883

Birth date of Charles Sheeler, painter and photographer. (died 5/7/65)

1934

A general strike is called in San Francisco in sympathy with striking International Longshoremen's Association members, led by Harry Bridges.

1945

Successful test of atomic bomb, Alamagordo, NM.