Birthdays occurring on January, 16

1928

William Kennedy was born on January 16, 1928 American author and journalist whose novels feature elements of local history, journalism and supernaturalism. 1928-1929 My guilt is all I have left. If I lose it, I have stood for nothing, done nothing, been nothing. More quotations from William Kennedy

1930

Norman Podhoretz was born on January 16, 1930 Creativity represents a miraculous coming together of the uninhibited energy of the child with its apparent opposite and enemy, the sense of order imposed on the disciplined adult intelligence. More quotations from Norman Podhoretz

1933

Susan Sontag was born on January 16, 1933 American writer, activist and critic, 1933-2004 With more people, there are more voices to tune out. More quotations from Susan Sontag

Deaths occurring on January, 16

1794

Edward Gibbon died on January 16, 1794 English historian, 1737-1794 Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. More quotations from Edward Gibbon

1906

Marshall Field died on January 16, 1906 American department-store owner whose pioneering activities in retail merchandising were continued and extended into publishing by successive generations of his family. 1834-1906 Things to remember: 1) The worth of character; 2) The improvement of talent; 3) The influence of example; 4) The joy of origination; 5) The dignity of simplicity; 6) The success of perseverance. More quotations from Marshall Field

1942

Carole Lombard died on January 16, 1942 American actress, 1908-1942 I live by a man's code, designed to fit a man's world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman's first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick. More quotations from Carole Lombard