Hugo Gernsback

American inventor, writer, editor and publisher (1884–1967).

Born August 16th, 1884 in Luxembourg. ^[ref]

Died August 19th, 1967 at 83 years old in New York City. ^[ref]

Eri Kitamura

Japanese voice actress and singer.

Born August 16th, 1987 (age 38 years) in Tokyo.

Kevin Ayers

English singer-songwriter, record producer.

Born August 16th, 1944 in Herne Bay. ^[ref]

Died February 20th, 2013 at 68 years old in Montolieu. ^[ref]

John Standing

English actor.

Born August 16th, 1934 (age 91 years) in London.

Masoud Barzani

Iraqi kurdish politician.

Born August 16th, 1946 (age 79 years) in Mahabad.

Georgette Heyer

British historical romance and detective fiction novelist.

Born August 16th, 1902 in Wimbledon. ^[ref]

Died July 4th, 1974 at 71 years old in Guy's Hospital. ^[ref]

Tamer Hosny

Egyptian singer, actor, composer, director and songwriter.

Born August 16th, 1977 (age 48 years) in Cairo.

Bruce Beresford

Australian film director.

Born August 16th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Paddington.

Franz Joseph II

Prince of liechtenstein (1906-1989).

Born August 16th, 1906 in Frauenthal Castle.

Died November 13th, 1989 at 83 years old in Grabs.

Carole Shelley

British actress (1939-2018).

Born August 16th, 1939 in London.

Died August 31st, 2018 at 79 years old in Manhattan (pancreatic cancer).