Birthdays occurring on April, 16

1844

Anatole France was born on April 16, 1844 French writer, member of the French Academy and Nobel Prize for Literature in 1921, 1844-1924 You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving. More quotations from Anatole France

1867

Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867 American inventor and aviation pioneer. Brother of Orville Wright. 1867-1912 It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill. More quotations from Wilbur Wright

1881

Edward F. Halifax was born on April 16, 1881 English statesman; He was viceroy to India, 1926-31 and ambassador to U.S., 1881-1959 Most men's anger about religion is as if two men should quarrel for a lady they neither of them care for. More quotations from Edward F. Halifax

1889

Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 British comedian, producer, writer, film director and composer who is widely regarded as the greatest comic artist of the screen and one of the most important figures in motion picture history, 1889-1977 Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself. More quotations from Charlie Chaplin

Deaths occurring on April, 16

1941

Josiah Charles Stamp died on April 16, 1941 English economist President of the Bank of England in the 1920's and the 2nd richest man in Great Britain, 1880-1941 It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities. More quotations from Josiah Charles Stamp