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January 16th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 16th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

2021

  • American record producer and songwriter. he is known for his significant contributions to the music industry. he was in the music industry from 1953. he retired after a three-year hiatus 1966-1969. his return to the competitive world of music, when he returned, he was more selective and reserved.

  • Nene Hatano was a Japanese actress known for her roles in numerous Japanese films and television series.

  • British journalist (b.1948)

  • German-born venezuelan zoologist (b. 1929)

2020

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

2018

2017

  • American astronaut and pilot. he was the commander of apollo 17 and the second man to walk into space. cernan loved flying from the moment he was a child. on 11/22/1957, he became a u.s. navy pilot. cernan was eager to be on the nasa apollo program's short list, as the soviet union space race was heating up. three times …

  • American captain, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1934)

2016

  • American football player and the former head coach of baltimore ravens. marchibroda was fired by the ravens on 12/28/1998, after leading the team's disappointing record of 16-3-1 in three years.

  • Greek sculptor (b. 1922)

2015

  • Janaki Ballabh was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1997 to 1999.

  • Polish-israeli author and translator (b. 1927)

  • Chinese singer (d. 2015)

2014

2013

  • Pal Csernai was a Hungarian football player and manager who played as a midfielder.

  • Gussie Moran was an American tennis player known for her fashion sense and lace-trimmed tennis outfits.

  • Creator of the 'Dear Abby' advice column, reaching millions of readers worldwide.

  • Gussie Moran was a professional tennis player known for her style and flamboyant outfits on the court.

  • American journalist and radio host, created dear abby (b. 1918)

2012

2010

  • Renowned writer and poet with a unique storytelling style.

  • Japanese author and translator (b. 1926)

  • Wwii veteran and founder of taco bell. (born 1923)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • American tempera and watercolor artist. he is the son of n.c. wyeth, an illustrator, who was born october 22, 1882 near needham, ma. his father, a well-known mural artist and beloved illustrator of "treasure island", "robin hood" as well as other childrenaeur(tm),s classics, was andrew. andrew saw his father's october 1945 death as a turning point in andrew's career. although …

  • Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author. (born 1923)

  • English lawyer and author (b. 1923)

  • American boxer and long-distance runner (born 1930).

2007

  • Benny Parsons was a NASCAR champion and later a popular commentator.

  • American trade union leader (d. 2008)

2006

  • American doctor, pioneer in transgender surgery (d.2006).

2005

  • Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

  • Bentley Glass was a prominent biologist known for his work in genetics and evolution.

2004

  • Finnish politician 34th prime minister of finland (b. 1930)

  • He was a finnish politician and prime minister of finland four different times. he was also a long-standing leader of the social democratic party of finland. sorsa passed away on 16 january 2004.

2003

2002

2001

  • Former President of a country in Africa.

  • English journalist, writer, satirist and family. he was the second and first child of evelyn waugh's wife laura. he was commissioned into royal horse guards to perform his military service. he lifted a machine gun that was not working and shaken it. he lost his arm when the gun shot into his chest.

  • Leonard Woodcock was an American labor union leader and diplomat.

  • President of the democratic republic of the congo (born in 1939).

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • Australian lawyer, jurist, and politician, 12th minister for industry and science (b. 1915)

  • Born 1915, australian politician and solicitor

1998

  • Italian architect and interior designer known for his classical and elegant style.

  • Indian mathematician known for his work in number theory and algebraic geometry.

  • Greek actor (born in 1921)

1997

  • American family of note, the son bill and camille cosby. he was stopped at a freeway exit to change a flat tire and was shot by an unknown gunman. it was a robbery. he was driving a convertible mercedes-benz convertible worth $137,000 he called a friend to inform her that he was stopped and she called the police at 1:45 …

  • Jazz trombonist dies at the age of 76.

  • Bill cosby's son, killed on a highway in los angeles at 29

  • German actor (born 1971).

  • At 66, the nfl president (new york jets) dies from heart failure.

1996

1995

  • Merri Rafferty was a talented actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • English poet, teacher and critic (born in 1924)

  • American mercantile retailer and ceo at dillard department stores, a family-owned chain of stores. dillard holds a bsba degree and a msba.

1994

  • Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Known for his contributions to the firearms industry and as the founder of Browning Arms Company.

  • German/us actor (hitler gang), passes away at 86

  • Veterinarian (good morning america), passes away at 42

1993

1992

1991

  • Renowned atmospheric scientist known for his work on cloud physics.

1990

  • British farmer, educator, and founding figure in the organic movement (b. 1898)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Actor (naked jungle)

  • Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926)

  • French mathematician, inventor, and author. he was an inventor of a running water measurement device and a researcher on the use of vulcanized rubber.

  • Actor (bull durham, twins, raising arizona)

1988

  • Croatian politician, war criminal, and porajmos perpetrator, first minister of interior of the independent state of croatia (b. 1899)

  • Croatian war criminal (born in 1899).

1987

  • Harekrushna Mahatab was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha from 1946 to 1950.

  • Comedienne (spike jones show), passes away at 54

  • An australian doctor successfully campaigned for legal abortion access for women in victoria. he was threatened with death by the police, and he survived at least three attempted murders. he also discovered corruption in the police and political systems.

  • Broadway columnist, midnight earl, dies in yonkers at the age of 79.

  • Broadway columnist, midnight earl, dies in yonkers, at the age of 79.

1986

1985

1983

1982

  • American sportswriter. a pulitzer prize-winning columnist, he was a funny and well-known humorist. he is known for his humor and subtle literacy, as well as his irreverence towards his chosen field. he also wrote many books, including a history and column in the newspaper. walter wellesley "red" smith is a native of green bay, wisconsin. he graduated from notre dame …

1981

  • Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Archibald Motley was an African-American painter known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of urban life.

1980

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

1978

1975

1973

  • American musician and composer (b. 1907)

  • Sportscaster (gillette summer sports reel), passes away at 65

1972

  • Creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks, known for his music and voice work.

  • American soldier and politician, 28th governor of colorado (b. 1895)

  • Sr., american singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, and actor, created alvin and the chipmunks (b. 1919)

  • American politician (born 1895)

  • Singer (alvin & chipmunks), dies at 52

1971

  • Known for his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.

  • Nelly Moser was a successful entrepreneur known for her contributions to the fashion industry.

  • Belgian cyclist (d. 1971).

  • Cowboy actor (saturday roundup), passes away at 68

  • Belgian road cycling racer. he was triple champion of the tour de france in 1913-14 and 20. he won 13 stages of the tour de france he competed in, as well as the giro of lombardia (twice) and paris-tours (twice).

1970

  • Indonesian writer (djinak-djinak merpati), dies at age 61.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Renowned architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Russian-american composer and songwriter (d. 1969)

  • Russian-american composer and songwriter (b. 1903)

  • Protesting soviet invasion in czechoslovakia at the age of 20, self-immolates

1968

1967

1966

1963

  • British physicist who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II.

  • American tenor-saxophone player (born 1918).

  • Composer dies at 73

1962

  • Australian photographer, director, producer, and cinematographer (b. 1885)

  • Croatian architect and sculptor the bowman and the spearman were designed by the bowman and the spearman. monument to the unknown hero was also created (d. 1962).

  • Croatian sculptor (born 1883).

  • Swiss writer (holbein in england), dies at age 77.

1961

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Vietnamese scholar and journalist (d. 1959).

1958

1957

  • Arturo toscanini was an italian conductor known for his intensity, perfectionism, and his work with the nbc symphony orchestra.

  • 1st earl of athlone, english general and politician, 16th governor general of canada (b. 1874)

  • Governor-general (south africa 1923-331 / canada 40-45), dies aged 82.

  • Italian conductor. he was revered as one of the greatest conductors of his generation during a career that spanned over 70 years. toscanini is a legend for his symphonic interpretations beethoven and brahms. he is also known for restoring the style and elegance to italian opera, especially those of verdi.

  • British royal, brother to queen mary (born in 1874)

1956

1955

1954

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

  • Renowned jazz musician known for his contributions to the development of jazz music.

1946

1945

  • At age 19, victoria cross, a british rifleman, dies in combat.

1943

1942

  • American actress who was a major Hollywood star during the 1930s.

  • Carole Lombard

    American actress. she was a top-selling actress onscreen since 1927. lombard was involved for three years with clark gable before they were married on 29 march 1939.

  • English writer and literary hostess associated with the Bloomsbury Group.

  • Aud Lombard was a French actress known for her roles in French cinema during the 1930s.

  • Estonian poet and linguist (b. 1885)

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1939

1938

1936

  • Invented the Leica camera, which revolutionized the field of photography and became a standard for many photographers.

  • American serial killer, rapist and cannibal (b. 1870)

1935

1934

1933

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1924

1923

  • Invented the first practical incandescent light bulb, which paved the way for the widespread use of electric lighting.

1920

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

1917

1916

1913

  • American Civil War aeronaut who was the first to use a balloon for reconnaissance.

  • Thaddeus Lowe was a pioneering aeronaut who is considered the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United States.

1912

1911

  • Philibert Charnay was a French archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations of pre-Columbian ruins in Mexico and Central America.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on January 16th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1906

  • Founder of Marshall Field and Company department stores.

  • American businessman and philanthropist, founded marshall field's (b. 1834)

  • American entrepreneur, founder of department stores and investor in real estate. his family was still prominent in publishing, merchandising and philanthropy.

1901

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