Famous Birthdays
Sonny Bono (1935-1998)
American musician, vocalist (Sonny & Cher - "I Got You Babe"), songwriter ("Bang Bang"; "Needles and Pins"), actor (Hairspray), and politician (US Congress (R)-CA, 1995-98), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Bradford Parkinson, American engineer and inventor (Global Positioning System), born in Madison, Wisconsin
- Brian Bedford, British actor (Coronet Blue - "Anthony"), born in Morley, West Yorkshire, England (d. 2016)
- Kenneth Price, ceramic artist and print maker (Hot Bottoms; Tamed), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2012)
- Robin Clark, New Zealand-born chemist (early transition metals and highly coordinated complexes), born in Rangiora, New Zealand (d. 2018)
1935 Highlights
About February 16, 1935
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius