Birthdays occurring on October, 16

1758

Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758 American man of letter and lexicographer, known for his American Spelling Book and his American Dictionary of the English Language. 1758-1843 No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and privileges of a free people. More quotations from Noah Webster

1854

Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854 Irish poet, novelist, dramatist and critic, 1854-1900 I live in fear of not being misunderstood More quotations from Oscar Wilde

1886

David Ben-Gurion was born on October 16, 1886 Polish born Israeli statesman and prime minister (1948-53, 1955-63). Chief architect of the state of Israel and revered as Father of the Nation, 1886-1973 In Israel, in order to be a realist you must believe in miracles More quotations from David Ben-Gurion

1888

Eugene O'Neill was born on October 16, 1888 Man is born broken. He lives by mending. The grace of God is glue. More quotations from Eugene O'Neill

Deaths occurring on October, 16

1793

Marie Antoinette died on October 16, 1793 French queen Consort of France, wife of Louis XVI. 1755-1793 I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all. More quotations from Marie Antoinette

1959

General George Catlett Marshall died on October 16, 1959 American military commander during WWII 1880-1959 We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other. More quotations from General George Catlett Marshall

1962

Gaston Bachelard died on October 16, 1962 French philosopher and poet. 1884-1962 So, like a forgotten fire, a childhood can always flare up again within us. More quotations from Gaston Bachelard