Birthdays occurring on October, 16

1758

Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758 American man of letter and lexicographer, known for his American Spelling Book and his American Dictionary of the English Language. 1758-1843 No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and privileges of a free people. More quotations from Noah Webster

1886

David Ben-Gurion was born on October 16, 1886 Polish born Israeli statesman and prime minister (1948-53, 1955-63). Chief architect of the state of Israel and revered as Father of the Nation, 1886-1973 In Israel, in order to be a realist you must believe in miracles More quotations from David Ben-Gurion

1888

Eugene O'Neill was born on October 16, 1888 Man is born broken. He lives by mending. The grace of God is glue. More quotations from Eugene O'Neill

Deaths occurring on October, 16