On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
September 16
Events on This Day
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1932
81 years agoMahatma Gandhi begins a hunger strike in protest of the British government's decision to separate India's electoral system by caste.
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1940
73 years agoPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Selective Training and Service Act, requiring all 21- to 36-year-old men to register for the draft.
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1982
31 years agoIsraeli commander Ariel Sharon is held responsible for the deaths of Palestinian refugees massacred in Beirut's Sabra and Shatila camps.
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2009
4 years agoRapper Jay-Z breaks Elvis Presley’s record for the most number one albums by a solo artist when his album The Blueprint 3 becomes his 11th number one
September 16
Born on This Day
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B.B. King
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Guitar Heroes
- Soul Train Guests
B.B. King
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1925 -
"King of the Blues" B.B. King began as a disc jockey in Memphis before finding fame as an R&B guitarist, with hits like "The Thrill Is Gone."
Born: September 16, 1925
Age: 87 years old
Birthplace: Itta Bene, Mississippi, United States
Occupation: Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer -
Mickey Rourke
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Animal Rights Activists
- Famous Actors
Mickey Rourke
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Boxer / 1952 -
Mickey Rourke is an American actor who had great success and became a sex symbol in the 1980s. He left acting to box but has recently returned to the screen.
1952 | 60 years old
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, ... -
Lauren Bacall
- In these groups:
- Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
- Sparks On The Set
- Name Changers
Lauren Bacall
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up / 1924 -
Lauren Bacall is an Academy Award-nominated actress known for roles in films like The Big Sleep, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Fan and The Mirror Has Two Faces.
1924 | 88 years old
Film Actress, Theater Actress, ... -
Amy Poehler
- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Live Talks Los Angeles
- SNL Presidents
Amy Poehler
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Comedian / 1971 -
Amy Poehler is an actress and comedian famous for her work on Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation.
Born: September 16, 1971
Age: 41 years old
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress, ... -
Marc Anthony
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Tax Truants
- Fashion Front Row
Marc Anthony
Singer / 1968 -
Marc Anthony is a singer, songwriter, and actor of Puerto Rican descent who has made his mark through his Latin and salsa-inspired music.
1968 | 44 years old
Singer -
Peter Falk
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Peter Falk
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1927 - 2011
American actor Peter Falk is best known for his role as the television detective Lieutenant Columbo in the television series Columbo.
1927 | 83 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor, ...
September 16
Died on This Day
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Maria Callas
- In these groups:
- Weight Loss Winners
- Beatty's Babes
- Famous Sagittarians
Maria Callas
Singer / 1923 - 1977
Maria Callas was best known for her dramatic operatic performances around the world.
Died: September 16, 1977
Age: 53 years old
Place: Paris , France
Occupation: Singer -
Mary Travers
- In these groups:
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Antiwar Activists
Mary Travers
Anti-War Activist, Singer / 1936 - 2009
Mary Travers was a member of the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul & Mary.
2009 | 72 years old
Anti-War Activist, Singer -
Roy Fontaine
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Name Changers
- Famous Geminis
Roy Fontaine
Serial Killer / 1924 - 2002
Serial killer Roy Fontaine, originally Archibald Hall, killed a former lover, his employers, an accomplice and another man in England in the 1970s.
2002 | 78 years old
Serial Killer -
Marc BolanMarc Bolan
Singer / 1947 - 1977
Marc Bolan is best known as the founder of the British psychedelic rock band T.Rex.Died: September 16, 1977
Age: 29 years old
Place: London , England
Occupation: Singer -
Anne Bradstreet
- In these groups:
- Famous People Named Anne
- Famous Poets
- Famous Fiction Authors
Anne Bradstreet
Author, Poet / 1612 - 1672
Anne Bradstreet was a 17th century writer who is credited as being one of the first English poets in the colonies.
1672 | 60 years old
Author, Poet -
Jean Piaget
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Psychologists
- Famous Biologists
Jean Piaget
Psychologist, Biologist / 1896 - 1980
Psychologist Jean Piaget identified stages of mental development, called Schema, and established the fields of cognitive theory and developmental psychology.
1980 | 84 years old
Psychologist, Biologist
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