Birthdays occurring on October, 16

1977

John Mayer was born on October 16, 1977 American pop music singer and song writer. b.1977 Sometimes I wish that I was the weather, you'd bring me up in conversation forever. And when it rained, I'd be the talk of the day. More quotations from John Mayer

Deaths occurring on October, 16

1793

Marie Antoinette died on October 16, 1793 French queen Consort of France, wife of Louis XVI. 1755-1793 I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all. More quotations from Marie Antoinette

1959

General George Catlett Marshall died on October 16, 1959 American military commander during WWII 1880-1959 We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other. More quotations from General George Catlett Marshall

1962

Gaston Bachelard died on October 16, 1962 French philosopher and poet. 1884-1962 So, like a forgotten fire, a childhood can always flare up again within us. More quotations from Gaston Bachelard