Birthdays occurring on June, 16

1583

Count Oxenstierna was born on June 16, 1583 Swedish statesman and chancellor of Sweden from 1612 to 1654. 1583-1654 Thou dost not know, my son, with how little wisdom the world is governed More quotations from Count Oxenstierna

1902

Barbara McClintock was born on June 16, 1902 American scientist. Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1983. 1902-1992 If you know you are on the right track, if you have this inner knowledge, then nobody can turn you off. . . no matter what they say. More quotations from Barbara McClintock

1912

Enoch Powell was born on June 16, 1912 For a politician to complain about the press is like a ship's captain complaining about the sea More quotations from Enoch Powell

1912

John Peel was born on June 16, 1912 I never make stupid mistakes. Only very, very clever ones. More quotations from John Peel

Deaths occurring on June, 16

1886

Edwin P. Whipple died on June 16, 1886 American author and lecturer 1819-1886 Of the three prerequisites of genius; the first is soul; the second is soul; and the third is soul. More quotations from Edwin P. Whipple

1940

DuBose Heyward died on June 16, 1940 You could not give me toys in those bleak days; So when my playmates proudly boasted theirs, You caught me to the shelter of your arms, And taught me how to laugh away my tears More quotations from DuBose Heyward

1969

John Scott died on June 16, 1969 In my books I might hold the mirror to my own face. If others would like to borrow the mirror, they're welcome. The books aren't there to accuse others - merely to raise issues and keep the debates alive. More quotations from John Scott