September 16 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on September 16 (16)

• Anthony Padilla (Born: 1987-09-16) — Pioneering American YouTuber, co-founder of Smosh, known for sketch comedy.
• B. B. King (Born: 1925-09-16) — Pioneering electric blues master, nicknamed 'The King of the Blues'.
• Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (Died: 1736-09-16) — Pioneering physicist and inventor, best known for developing the Fahrenheit temperature scale.
• Emily Fairn (Born: 1998-09-16) — English actress known for roles in The Responder and House of Guinness.
• Fan Bingbing (Born: 1981-09-16) — Esteemed Chinese actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
• Henry V of England (Born: 1386-09-16) — Warrior-King of England, whose victories marked the zenith of English power in the Hundred Years' War.
• Jean Piaget (Died: 1980-09-16) — Pioneering Swiss psychologist known for constructivist theory of child development.
• Jiajing Emperor (Born: 1507-09-16) — 12th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, known for his elaborate court life and Taoist pursuits.
• Lauren Bacall (Born: 1924-09-16) — Iconic Hollywood star known for her sultry screen presence and enduring career.
• Lee Kuan Yew (Born: 1923-09-16) — Founding father of modern Singapore; statesman and barrister.
• Maria Callas (Died: 1977-09-16) — Iconic soprano whose dramatic interpretations defined 20th-century opera.
• Mickey Rourke (Born: 1952-09-16) — American actor known for intense leading man roles, career marked by dramatic shifts and comebacks.
• Nadia Boulanger (Born: 1887-09-16) — Pioneering French music teacher, conductor, and composer of the 20th century.
• Quang Trung (Died: 1792-09-16) — Military genius and second emperor of the Tây Sơn dynasty, pivotal in Vietnamese history.
• Robert Redford (Died: 2025-09-16) — Iconic American actor and director, celebrated for leading man roles and pioneering independent cinema.
• Tomás de Torquemada (Died: 1498-09-16) — Dominican friar and first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition.