Birthdays occurring on January, 16

1749

Vittorio Alfieri was born on January 16, 1749 Italian tragic poet, 1749-1803 Often the test of courage is not to die but to live. More quotations from Vittorio Alfieri

1874

Robert Service was born on January 16, 1874 English born Canadian poet called the Canadian Kipling for rollicking ballads of the frozen North, 1874-1958 This is the Law of the Yukon, that only the Strong shall thrive; That surely the Weak shall perish, and only the Fit survive. More quotations from Robert Service

1906

Clement Greenberg was born on January 16, 1906 All profoundly original art looks ugly at first More quotations from Clement Greenberg

Deaths occurring on January, 16

1957

Arturo Toscanini died on January 16, 1957 Italian virtuoso conductor, 1867-1957 God tells me how the music should sound, but you stand in the way. More quotations from Arturo Toscanini

1987

Earl Wilson died on January 16, 1987 Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death. More quotations from Earl Wilson

1992

Ajahn Chah died on January 16, 1992 Thai famous buddhist, 1918-1992 Looking for peace is like looking for a turtle with a mustache: You won't be able to find it. But when your heart is ready, peace will come looking for you. More quotations from Ajahn Chah