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Today In History Basic Datebook-February 16th

For The Weekday Of: Monday in 2009, Tuesday in 2010
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People on February 16th: birthdates

Patty Andrews: 1918 (is 91 in 2009, 92 in 2010)
Singer, b. in Minneapolis; of The Andrews Sisters; La Verne & Maxine's sis
Haley Benetar: 1986 (is 23 in 2009, 24 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Pat's son
Hunt Block: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Actor, Knots Landing's Peter Hollister, All My Children's Guy Donahue, As the World Turns' Craig Montgomery, One Life to Live's Lee Ramsey
Ricow Browning: 1930 (is 79 in 2009, 80 in 2010)
Movie Director, Cameraman, Stuntman, Movie Actor, underwater director; Thunderball, Never Say Never Again
Jeremy Bulloch: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
Actor, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
LeVar Burton: 1957 (is 52 in 2009, 53 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Host, Director, b. in Landsthul; RN:Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr.; West German; Star Trek The Next Generations' Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge the "blind" engineer; Roots' Kunta Kinte (as a boy); Reading Rainbow
R. D. Call: yr unknown
Actor, EZ Streets' Michael "Fivers" Dugan
Magnus Hart Eisler: 2007 (is 2 in 2009, 3 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Kristy Swanson and Lloyd's son
Troy Evans: 1948 (is 61 in 2009, 62 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, China Beach's Sarge Pepper, ER's Frank Martin
Lupe Fiasco: 1982 (is 27 in 2009, 28 in 2010)
Rap Performer
Guy Gallo: 1955 (is 54 in 2009, 55 in 2010)
Writer, Under the Volcano
Cynthia Garrett: 1964 (is 45 in 2009, 46 in 2010)
TV Hostess, Later 2000-01
Haley Giraldo: 1985 (is 24 in 2009, 25 in 2010)
Celebrity Daughter, Pat Benetar and Neil's daughter
Emily Harper: yr unknown
Soap Actress, Passions' Fancy Carlo
Taylor Hawkins: 1972 (is 37 in 2009, 38 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Foofighters
Ice-T: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
Hard Rap Singer, TV/Movie Actor, RN:Tracy Marrow; New Jack City; Gangsta Rap pioneer; one source says b. 2-16-58; Law & Order SVU's Det. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola
James Ingram: 1956 (is 53 in 2009, 54 in 2010)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Composer, Musician, Actor
Don Jeffcoat: 1975 (is 34 in 2009, 35 in 2010)
Soap Actor, One Life to Live's Joey Buchanan
Agim Kaba: 1980 (is 29 in 2009, 30 in 2010)
Soap Actor, As the World Turns' Aaron Snyder
Herbert Kalin: 1939 (is 70 in 2009, 71 in 2010)
Pop Singer, Songwriter, of The Kalin Twins; Harold's twin
Mahershala Karin-Ali: yr unknown
Actor, Crossing Jordan's Dr. Trey Sanders
William Katt: 1950 (is 59 in 2009, 60 in 2010)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Los Angeles; The Greatest American Hero's Ralph Hinkley (Hanley), Models Inc.'s Paul Carson; Bill Williams & Barbara Hale's son
Tony Kiley: 1962 (is 47 in 2009, 48 in 2010)
Pop Musician, of The Blow Monkeys
Steve Kmetko: 1953 (is 56 in 2009, 57 in 2010)
Newsperson, Actor, Gay, E! News Daily (the 30,000th person entered into D.T.'s Celebrity Birthday Database)
Geordi La Forge: 2335 (is-326 in 2009, -325 in 2010)
Fictious Character, character on Star Trek The Next Generation
Dave Lombardo: 1965 (is 44 in 2009, 45 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Drummer, of Slayer
Lisa Loring: 1958 (is 51 in 2009, 52 in 2010)
TV Actress, Soap Actress, The Addams Family's Wednesday Thursday Addams, As the World Turns' Cricket Montgomery
Sage Gold Marshall: 1997 (is 12 in 2009, 13 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Tracey Gold and Roby's son
Arthyr Wyatt Osmond: 2000 (is 9 in 2009, 10 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Michelle and Jimmy's son
Joshua Osmond: 1998 (is 11 in 2009, 12 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Debbie and Donny's son
Lyn Paul: 1949 (is 60 in 2009, 61 in 2010)
Singer, British, RN:Lynda Susan Belcher; of The New Seekers
Pete Postlethwaite: 1946 (is 63 in 2009, 64 in 2010)
Movie Actor, In the Name of the Father
Barry Primus: 1938 (is 71 in 2009, 72 in 2010)
Actor, Cagney & Lacey's Sgt. Dory McKenna
Joseph Raymond Romano: 1998 (is 11 in 2009, 12 in 2010)
Celebrity Son, Anna and Ray's son
Sam Salter: 1978 (is 31 in 2009, 32 in 2010)
Singer
Richard Steinmetz: yr unknown
Soap Actor, Loving's Jeff Hartman, Passions' Martin Fitzgerald
Andy Taylor: 1961 (is 48 in 2009, 49 in 2010)
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, English, of Duran Duran, Power Station, solo
Mike Weinberg: 1993 (is 16 in 2009, 17 in 2010)
Actor

People on February 16th: birth anniversaries

Henry Brooks Adams: 1838=d.May 27, 1918 (was 80)
Historian, Philosopher, Author, American
Heinrich Barth: 1821=d.Nov 25, 1865 (was 44)
Explorer, Geographer, German, One of the great explorers of Africa, his most famous work is his "Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa."
Hugh Beaumont: 1909=d.May 14, 1982 (was 73)
TV/Movie Actor, Leave it to Beaver's dad-Ward Cleaver
Edgar Bergen: 1903=d.Sep 30, 1978 (was 75)
HALL OF FAMER, Comedian, Game Show Host, TV/Movie/Radio Actor, Ventriloquist, Vaudevillan, RFN:Edgar John; with dummies Charlie McCarthy, Effie Klinker, & Mortimer Snerd; Candice's father; Do You Trust Your Wife? M.C.; Frances Weston's hubby
Otis Blackwell: 1932=d.May 6, 2002 (was 70)
Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, one of the most influential rock 'n roll composers, wrote for Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others
Sonny Bono: 1935=d.Jan 5, 1998 (was 62)
Comedian, Pop Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Author, Mayor, Producer, b. in Detroit; of Sonny & Cher; Mayor of Palm Springs; RFN:Salvatore Philip; Cher's hubby 1964-74
Katherine Cornell: 1893?=d.Jun 9, 1974
Stage Actress, German, NN:First Lady of the American Theater; some say b. Feb 16, 1898
Hugo De Vries: 1848=d.May 21, 1935 (was 87)
Scientist, Botanist, Netherlands, Geneticist who introduced the study of organic evolution
Bill Doggett: 1916=d.Nov 13, 1996 (was 80)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Jazz Pianist, Organist, Arranger, Songwriter, Honky tonk R&B jazz
Robert Joseph Flaherty: 1884=d.Jul 23, 1951 (was 67)
Movie Producer/Director, Explorer, Author, Documentary film pioneer
Charlie Fowlkes: 1916=d.Feb 9, 1980 (was 63)
Baritone, of Count Basie Orchestra
Albert Hackett: 1900=d.Mar 16, 1995 (was 95)
Writer, Screen/Scriptwriter, The Diary of Anne Frank, It's a Wonderful Life
Harold Kalin: 1939=d.Aug 23, 2005 (was 66)
Pop Singer, Songwriter, of The Kalin Twins; Herbie's twin
George Frost Kennan: 1904=d.Mar 17, 2005 (was 101)
Author, Diplomat, Historian, ex-U.S. Ambassador to USSR
Wayne King: 1901=d.Jul 16, 1985 (was 84)
Bandleader, Saxophonist, Composer, NN:The Waltz King; The Waltz You Saved For Me
Jerry Lester: 1910=d.Mar 23, 1995 (was 85)
Comedian, gag-a-minute vaudeville comic; Pantotime Quiz reg, Broadway Open House host
Jeffrey Lynn: 1909=d.Nov 24, 1995 (was 86)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Host, RN:Ragnar Godfrey Lind; Roaring Twenties
Machito: 1912=d.Apr 15, 1984 (was 72)
Jazz Singer, Bandleader, a creator of salsa music; RN:Frank Paul Grillo
Christopher Marlowe: 1564 O.S.=d.Jun 1, 1593 (was 29)
Dramatist/Playwright, Poet, Gay, English, some say b. Feb 2 or Feb 6?; other style says b. Feb 26, 1564 N.S.
Chester Morris: 1901=d.Sep 11, 1970 (was 69)
Movie Actor, Movie's Boston Blackie; 40s B movie-type
Alvin "Junior" Raglin: 1917=d.Nov 10, 1955 (was 38)
Jazz Performer, Musician, of Duke Ellington band
John Schlesinger: 1926=d.Jul 25, 2003 (was 77)
Movie Director, English, Gay, Midnight Cowboy (X-Oscar)
Vera-Ellen: 1926=d.Aug 30, 1981 (was 55)
Movie Actress, Dancer, MLN:Westmeyor Rohe; sources of her age vary, some say b. 1920
Jimmy Wakely: 1914=d.Sep 23, 1982 (was 68)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, Movie Actor, Pianist, 40s western films & music man
Alec Wilder: 1907=d.Dec 23, 1980 (was 73)
Composer
Henry Wilson: 1812=d.Nov 22, 1875 (was 63)
Vice President, 18th U.S. Vice President 1873-75
Gretchen Wyler: 1932=d.May 27, 2007 (was 75)
Stage Actress, Silk Stockings; Musical comedy stage star 50-60s

People on February 16th: death anniversaries

Louise Allbritton: 1979 (was 58)/b.Jul 3, 1920
Actress, Panelist, I've Got a Secret
Henry Bacon: 1924 (was 57)/b.Nov 28, 1866
Architect, Lincoln Memorial designer
Roger Bowen: 1996 (was 63)/b.May 25, 1932
TV/Movie Actor, Arnie, regular on the Brian Keith Show and other TV bombs; M*A*S*H's Henry Blake (Movie), guest starring roles in many 70's series, founding member of the Second City in Chicago; died one day after the other Henry Blake, TV's McLean Stevenson, died.
William Boyce: 1779 (was 69)/b.Feb 7, 1710
Composer, Organist, English, Cathedral musician
Edmund G. Sr. Brown: 1996 (was 90)/b.Apr 21, 1905
Governor, MN:Pat; ex-gov, Jerry's dad; Calif governor 1959-67
Smiley Burnette: 1967 (was 55)/b.Mar 18, 1911
TV/Movie Actor, Cowboy Actor; Ozark Jubilee, Petticoat Junction's Charlie Pratt; Gene Autry's sidekick of 30s-40s
Giosue Alessandro Carducci: 1907 (was 71)/b.Jul 27, 1835
Poet, Critic, Italian
Howard da Silva: 1986 (was 76)/b.May 4, 1909
TV/Stage Actor, b. in Cleveland, Oh; RLN:Silverblatt; 1776's Ben Franklin
Nicole DeHuff: 2005 (was 31)/b.Jan 6, 1974
Actress, Meet the Marents
Sharon Disney-Lund: 1993 (was 56)/b.yr unknown
Executive, Walt's daughter, Walt Disney Co. dir
Eddie Sr. Foy: 1928 (was 71)/b.Mar 9, 1856
Stage Actor, Vaudevillan, RN:Edward Fitzgerald
John Gardner: 2002 (was 89)/b.Oct 8, 1912
Writer, Educator
Howard Hanson: 1981 (was 84)/b.Oct 28, 1896
Conductor/Composer, Educator
Elisha Kent Kane: 1857 (was 37)/b.Feb 3, 1820
Explorer, Arctic explorer (Kane Basin off NW Greenland)
Lila Kedrova: 2000 (was 82)/b.Oct 9, 1917
Movie/Stage Actress, LN:Howard; was in her 80's at time of death; Zorba the Greek
Howard W. Koch: 2001 (was 84)/b.Apr 11, 1916
Movie Producer/Director, Frankenstein, Airplane II, The Odd Couple
Bobby Lord: 2008 (was 74)/b.Jan 6, 1934
Country Singer, Ozark Jubilee
William Howell Masters: 2001 (was 85)/b.Dec 27, 1915
Author, Physician, Human Sexual Response; Sex Expert; Virginia Johnson Masters' ex-
Brownie McGhee: 1996 (was 80)/b.Nov 30, 1915
Blues Performer, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, Kazoo, Songwriter, RFMN:Walter Brown; of Brownie & Sonny
Richard Mead: 1754 (was 80)/b.Aug 11, 1673
Physician, British, contributed to the study of preventive medicine.
Betty Roche: 1999 (was 79)/b.Jan 9, 1920
Jazz Singer, vocalist with Duke Ellington's Orchestra in 1943-44; b. 1918?
Charlie Ryan: 2008 (was 92)/b.Dec 19, 1915
Country Singer, b. in Graceville, MN; Hot Rod Lincoln
Doris Troy: 2004 (was 67)/b.Jan 6, 1937
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Songwriter, LN:Payne; Just One Look, backing vocalist on Pink Floyd's 1973 "Dark Side of the Moon" LP
Bob Zurke: 1944 (was 32)/b.Jan 17, 1912
Pianist

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