Birthdays occurring on April, 16

1927

Pope Benedict XVI was born on April 16, 1927 German pope(2005), baptized Joseph Alois Ratzinger (b.1927) Deeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attacks in central London, the Holy Father offers his fervent prayers for the victims and for all those who mourn. More quotations from Pope Benedict XVI

1939

Dusty Springfield was born on April 16, 1939 I have tried sex with both men and women. I found I liked it. More quotations from Dusty Springfield

Deaths occurring on April, 16

1994

Ralph Ellison died on April 16, 1994 The act of writing requires a constant plunging back into the shadow of the past where time hovers ghostlike. More quotations from Ralph Ellison

2002

Robert Urich died on April 16, 2002 American actor and producer, 1946-2002 I think my longevity has a lot to do with where I come from - a blue-collar town in Ohio - and how I was raised: to work hard and respect other folks. More quotations from Robert Urich