Famous people born on September 16 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is September 16, you share it with Lauren Bacall, B.B. King, Amy Poehler — and you were born under Virgo, the sign of the thoughtful, precise, and quietly indispensable.
Birthday basics for September 16
Virgo ♍
Zodiac sign
Sapphire
Birthstone
Aster
Birth flower
259th
Day of the year
September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years), with 106 days still to come.
Famous people born on September 16
Lauren Bacall — American film star of Hollywood's golden age (born 1924).
B.B. King — American blues guitar legend (born 1925).
Amy Poehler — American comedian and actress of Parks and Recreation fame (born 1971).
Also sharing the day:
J.C. Penney (b. 1875) — American merchant who founded the JCPenney department store chain.
Peter Falk (b. 1927) — American actor unforgettable as the rumpled TV detective Columbo.
Nick Jonas (b. 1992) — American singer and actor who rose to fame with the Jonas Brothers.
September 16 in history
1620 — The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, aboard the Mayflower.
1908 — The General Motors Corporation was founded.
1966 — The new Metropolitan Opera House opened at Lincoln Center in New York City.
1810 — Father Miguel Hidalgo's "Grito de Dolores" launched Mexico's fight for independence, now celebrated as Mexican Independence Day.
1959 — The Xerox 914, the first successful plain-paper photocopier, was introduced on live television.
1987 — The Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer was signed; it became the most successful environmental treaty in history.
September 16 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is September 16?
Anyone born on September 16 is a Virgo — thoughtful, precise, and quietly indispensable.
What is the birthstone for September 16?
The birthstone for a September 16 birthday is Sapphire, and the birth flower is the Aster.
Who is the most famous person born on September 16?
Lauren Bacall is among the best known — American film star of Hollywood's golden age (born 1924).
What happened on September 16?
In 1620, The Pilgrims set sail from Plymouth, England, aboard the Mayflower.
What day of the year is September 16?
September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years), with 106 days still to come.
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