Funny Birthday Facts About July 16, 1928
Did you know that July 16, 1928 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on July 16, 1928?
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Countdown to Your 98th Birthday
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What day was July 16, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 97th birthday on Wednesday. How was your 97th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
FYI: You are more than 35,000 days old
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Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
35,597 Days
4,676 Weeks
1,169 Months
97 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 197 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 98 years old. There have been 35597 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 11866 days, which is equivalent to 32.51 years. You spent 33.52% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | 98 Years Old |
| 2027 | Friday | 99 Years Old |
| 2028 | Sunday | 100 Years Old |
| 2029 | Monday | 101 Years Old |
| 2030 | Tuesday | 102 Years Old |
| 2031 | Wednesday | 103 Years Old |
| 2032 | Friday | 104 Years Old |
| 2033 | Saturday | 105 Years Old |
| 2034 | Sunday | 106 Years Old |
| 2035 | Monday | 107 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for July 16, 1928?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on July 16
What's your birthstone? People born on July 16, 1928 birthstone is ruby. It was once a symbol of power and wealth for royals. People believed it would protect them and their homes from danger if they wore it over their hearts on the left side of their bodies.
Famous People Born on July 16
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on July 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1934 | Katherine D. Ortega, 38th Treasurer of the United States |
| 1934 | Tomás Eloy Martínez, Argentine journalist (d. 2010) |
| 1935 | Carl Epting Mundy Jr., American general (d. 2014) |
| 1935 | Lynn Wyatt, American socialite and philanthropist |
| 1936 | Buddy Merrill, American guitarist (d. 2021) |
| 1936 | Jerry Norman, American sinologist and linguist (d. 2012) |
| 1936 | Venkataraman Subramanya, Indian-Australian cricketer |
| 1936 | Yasuo Fukuda, Japanese politician, 91st Prime Minister of Japan |
| 1937 | John Daly, English director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2008) |
| 1937 | Richard Bryan, American lawyer and politician, 25th Governor of Nevada |
Famous People Died on July 16
Did you know that on July 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1969 | James Scott Douglas, English-born Scottish race car driver and 6th Baronet Douglas (b. 1930) |
| 1981 | Harry Chapin, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1942) |
| 1982 | Charles Robberts Swart, South African lawyer and politician, 1st State President of South Africa (b. 1894) |
| 1985 | Heinrich Böll, German novelist and short story writer, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1917) |
| 1985 | Wayne King, American saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader (b. 1901) |
| 1989 | Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor and manager (b. 1908) |
| 1990 | Miguel Muñoz, Spanish footballer and manager (b. 1922) |
| 1990 | Robert Blackburn, Irish educator (b. 1927) |
| 1991 | Frank Rizzo, American police officer and politician, 93rd Mayor of Philadelphia (b. 1920) |
| 1991 | Meindert DeJong, Dutch-American soldier and author (b. 1906) |
Historical Events on July 16
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on July 16
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1683 | Manchu Qing dynasty naval forces under traitorous commander Shi Lang defeat the Kingdom of Tungning in the Battle of Penghu near the Pescadores Islands. |
| 1769 | Father Junípero Serra founds California's first mission, Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Over the following decades, it evolves into the city of San Diego, California. |
| 1779 | American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a fortified British Army position in a midnight bayonet attack at the Battle of Stony Point. |
| 1790 | The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States after signature of the Residence Act. |
| 1809 | The city of La Paz, in what is today Bolivia, declares its independence from the Spanish Crown during the La Paz revolution and forms the Junta Tuitiva, the first independent government in Spanish America, led by Pedro Domingo Murillo. |
| 1849 | Antonio María Claret y Clará founds the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, popularly known as the Claretians in Vic, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. |
| 1858 | The last apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France. |
| 1861 | American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for what will become the First Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the war. |
| 1862 | American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to hold an admiral rank. |
| 1909 | Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar is forced out as Shah of Persia and is replaced by his son Ahmad Shah Qajar. |
Popular Baby Name on July 16, 1928
In 1928, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Robert is the most used. A total of 60,703 baby boys were named Robert in 1928. The rest were named John, James, William and Charles. While the popular baby girl name in 1928 was Mary. There were 66,873 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Betty, Dorothy, Helen and Margaret. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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