Famous Birthdays
- Ezra Sims, American composer of microtonal music, born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 2015)
- John William Fozard, aircraft designer
- Pilar Lorengar [Lorenza Pilar GarcĂa], Aragones soprano, born in El Gancho, Zaragoza, Spain (d. 1996)
- William Kennedy, American writer
About January 16, 1928
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn