Who Was Born Today – August 16 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on August 16 | ||
1645 | Jean de la Bruyere, French writer and moralist famous for his work Characters of Theophratus. | |
1868 | Bernard McFadden, publisher responsible for the magazine True Story. | |
1913 | Menachem Begin, Israeli statesman and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. | |
1920 | Charles Bukowski, poet and novelist. | |
1929 | Bill Evans, jazz pianist. | |
1930 | Ted Hughes, English poet. | |
1940 | Bruce Beresford, Australian film director whose films include Breaker Morant and Driving Miss Daisy. | |
1945 | Suzanne Farrel, ballerina. | |
1958 | Madonna [Louise Veronica Ciccone], entertainer and singer. | |
1960 | Timothy Hutton, youngest actor ever to receive an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Ordinary People). | |
1962 | Steve Carell, actor and comedian (The Daily Show with John Stewart, The Office, Evan Almighty). | |
1967 | Ulrika Jonsson, Swedish-born actress, model and UK television personality. | |
1972 | Emily Robison, singer, musician, songwriter, member of the bestselling Country group Dixie Chicks. |
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