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What happened in history on this day: August 16?
On August 16 in ...
Births on August 16
- 1915 - Birth of Al Hibbler in Tyro, Mississippi, USA; singer (Duke Ellington Orchestra, solo - "Unchained Melody", "He", "After the Lights go Down Low").
- 1928 - Birth of Eydie Gormé in Bronx, New York, USA; singer (The Tonight Show, Bossa Nova).
- 1945 - Birth of Kevin Ayers in England; progressive rocker ("Joy of a Toy").
- 1949 - Birth of Scott Asheton; drummer (Iggy Pop And The Stooges, "Raw Power" album (1973)).
- 1950 - Birth of Joey Spampinato; bassist (NRBQ).
- 1952 - Birth of Gianna Rolandi in New York City, New York, USA; soprano (Der Rosenkavalier).
- 1953 - Birth of James Taylor; rocker (Kool and The Gang - "Joanna").
- 1957 - Birth of Tim Farriss; guitarist (INXS - "Kiss the Dirt").
- 1958 - Birth of Madonna (Ciccone) in Bay City, Michigan, USA; singer/actress ("Like a Virgin").
- 1972 - Birth of Emily Robison; country singer (The Dixie Chicks).
Deaths on August 16
- 1977 - Death of Elvis Presley at age 42 of heart ailment at Graceland, in Memphis, Tennesee, USA; singer/actor ("Don't Be Cruel", "Hound Dog").
- 2023 - Death of Jerry Moss at age 88 at home in Los Angeles, California; music executive (co-founded A&M Records).
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