Andy Razaf

Malagasy-american poet, composer and lyricist (1895-1973).

Born December 16th, 1895 in Madagascar. ^[ref]

Died February 3rd, 1973 at 77 years old in Hollywood (cancer, kidney failure). ^[ref]

Bruce N. Ames

American biochemist (1928–2024).

Born December 16th, 1928 in New York City.

Died October 5th, 2024 at 95 years old in Berkeley. ^[ref]

Agnes Baden-Powell

British scouting pioneer.

Born December 16th, 1858 in Paddington.

Died June 2nd, 1945 at 86 years old in England.

Lincoln Corrêa dos Santos

Brazilian association football player.

Born December 16th, 2000 (age 25 years) in Serra.

Grace Alele-Williams

Nigerian mathematician (1932–2022).

Born December 16th, 1932 in Warri.

Died March 25th, 2022 at 89 years old in Lagos. ^[ref]

Peter Dickinson

English children's writer (1927–2015).

Born December 16th, 1927 in Livingstone.

Died December 16th, 2015 at 88 years old in Winchester. ^[ref]

Helmuth Groscurth

German officer (1898-1943).

Born December 16th, 1898 in Lüdenscheid.

Died April 7th, 1943 at 44 years old in Frolovo.

V. S. Pritchett

British writer and critic (1900–1997).

Born December 16th, 1900 in Ipswich.

Died March 20th, 1997 at 96 years old in London.

Mikkel Bødker

Danish ice hockey player.

Born December 16th, 1989 (age 36 years) in Brøndby Municipality. ^[ref]

Kosta Nedeljković

Serbian association football player (2005-).

Born December 16th, 2005 (age 20 years) in Smederevo.