Birthdays occurring on January, 16

1749

Vittorio Alfieri was born on January 16, 1749 Italian tragic poet, 1749-1803 Often the test of courage is not to die but to live. More quotations from Vittorio Alfieri

1874

Robert Service was born on January 16, 1874 English born Canadian poet called the Canadian Kipling for rollicking ballads of the frozen North, 1874-1958 This is the Law of the Yukon, that only the Strong shall thrive; That surely the Weak shall perish, and only the Fit survive. More quotations from Robert Service

1906

Clement Greenberg was born on January 16, 1906 All profoundly original art looks ugly at first More quotations from Clement Greenberg

Deaths occurring on January, 16

1794

Edward Gibbon died on January 16, 1794 English historian, 1737-1794 Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. More quotations from Edward Gibbon

1906

Marshall Field died on January 16, 1906 American department-store owner whose pioneering activities in retail merchandising were continued and extended into publishing by successive generations of his family. 1834-1906 Things to remember: 1) The worth of character; 2) The improvement of talent; 3) The influence of example; 4) The joy of origination; 5) The dignity of simplicity; 6) The success of perseverance. More quotations from Marshall Field

1942

Carole Lombard died on January 16, 1942 American actress, 1908-1942 I live by a man's code, designed to fit a man's world, yet at the same time I never forget that a woman's first job is to choose the right shade of lipstick. More quotations from Carole Lombard