Famous Birthdays
- Anita Brookner, English novelist (Hotel du Lac) and art historian, born in London (d. 2016)
- Bella Davidovich, Jewish Soviet-American pianist (Chopin, Beethoven, Ravel), born in Baku, Azerbaijan
- James Kilfedder, Northern Ireland unionist politician, born in Kinlough, Ireland (d. 1995)
- Jim Rathmann, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500, 1960; Race of Two Worlds at Monza, 1958), born in Alhambra, California (d. 2011)
- Ray Thornton, American politician (Democratic U.S. Representative for Arkansas), born in Conway, Arkansas (d. 2016)
- Robert Sheckley, American sci-fi author (10th Victim, Mindswap), born in New York City (d. 2005)
- Ticho Parly, Danish tenor, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1993)
About July 16, 1928
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer