Birthdays occurring on November, 16

1811

John Bright was born on November 16, 1811 English writer, 1811-1889 The angel of death has been abroad throughout the land; you may almost hear the beating of his wings. More quotations from John Bright

1889

George S. Kaufman was born on November 16, 1889 American printer, 1889-1961 Office hours are from 12 to 1 with an hour off for lunch. More quotations from George S. Kaufman

1890

George Seldes was born on November 16, 1890 All great ideas are controversial, or have been at one time More quotations from George Seldes

Deaths occurring on November, 16

1973

Alan Watts died on November 16, 1973 American writer, thinker and interpreter of Zen Buddhism, 1915-1973 The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. More quotations from Alan Watts

2002

Abba Eban died on November 16, 2002 Israeli Foreign minister of Israel, 1915 History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives. More quotations from Abba Eban