Funny Birthday Facts About August 16, 1940
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What day were you born on August 16, 1940?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Friday, 16
Countdown to Your 86th Birthday
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What day was August 16, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 85th birthday on Saturday. How was your 85th 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 31,000 days old
Did you know that people born on August 16
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
31,176 Days
4,096 Weeks
1,024 Months
85 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 235 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 86 years old. There have been 31176 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 10392 days, which is equivalent to 28.47 years. You spent 33.49% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday | 86 Years Old |
| 2027 | Monday | 87 Years Old |
| 2028 | Wednesday | 88 Years Old |
| 2029 | Thursday | 89 Years Old |
| 2030 | Friday | 90 Years Old |
| 2031 | Saturday | 91 Years Old |
| 2032 | Monday | 92 Years Old |
| 2033 | Tuesday | 93 Years Old |
| 2034 | Wednesday | 94 Years Old |
| 2035 | Thursday | 95 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for August 16, 1940?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on August 16
What is birthstone for people born on August 16, 1940? It's Peridot. Your radiant and joyful nature is a guiding light to those closest to you. This natural tendency of those around you leads them to be creative problem-solvers who are intelligent and energetic.
Famous People Born on August 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 August 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1980 | Vanessa Carlton, American singer-songwriter |
| 1981 | Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguayan footballer |
| 1982 | Cam Gigandet, American actor |
| 1982 | Joleon Lescott, English footballer |
| 1983 | Nikolaos Zisis, Greek basketball player |
| 1984 | Candice Dupree, American basketball player |
| 1984 | Konstantin Vassiljev, Estonian footballer |
| 1984 | Matteo Anesi, Italian speed skater |
| 1985 | Cristin Milioti, American actress |
| 1986 | Martín Maldonado, Puerto Rican baseball player |
Famous People Died on August 16
Did you know that on August 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Abu Nidal, Palestinian terrorist leader (b. 1937) |
| 2002 | Jeff Corey, American actor (b. 1914) |
| 2002 | John Roseboro, American baseball player and coach (b. 1933) |
| 2003 | Idi Amin, Ugandan field marshal and politician, 3rd President of Uganda (b. 1928) |
| 2004 | Balanadarajah Iyer, Sri Lankan journalist and poet (b. 1957) |
| 2004 | Carl Mydans, American photographer and journalist (b. 1907) |
| 2004 | Ivan Hlinka, Czech ice hockey player and coach (b. 1950) |
| 2004 | Robert Quiroga, American boxer (b. 1969) |
| 2005 | Frère Roger, Swiss monk and mystic (b. 1915) |
| 2005 | Tonino Delli Colli, Italian cinematographer (b. 1922) |
Historical Events on August 16
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on August 16
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 BC | Wang Mang consolidates his power in China and is declared marshal of state. Emperor Ai of Han, who died the previous day, had no heirs. |
| 942 | Start of the four-day Battle of al-Mada'in, between the Hamdanids of Mosul and the Baridis of Basra over control of the Abbasid capital, Baghdad. |
| 963 | Nikephoros II Phokas is crowned emperor of the Byzantine Empire. |
| 1328 | The House of Gonzaga seizes power in the Duchy of Mantua, and will rule until 1708. |
| 1513 | Battle of the Spurs (Battle of Guinegate): King Henry VIII of England and his Imperial allies defeat French Forces who are then forced to retreat. |
| 1570 | The Principality of Transylvania is established after John II Zápolya renounces his claim as King of Hungary in the Treaty of Speyer. |
| 1652 | Battle of Plymouth: Inconclusive naval action between the fleets of Michiel de Ruyter and George Ayscue in the First Anglo-Dutch War. |
| 1777 | American Revolutionary War: The Americans led by General John Stark rout British and Brunswick troops under Friedrich Baum at the Battle of Bennington in Walloomsac, New York. |
| 1780 | American Revolutionary War: Battle of Camden: The British defeat the Americans near Camden, South Carolina. |
| 1792 | Maximilien de Robespierre presents the petition of the Commune of Paris to the Legislative Assembly, which demanded the formation of a revolutionary tribunal. |
Popular Baby Name on August 16, 1940
In 1940, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, James is the most used. A total of 62,476 baby boys were named James in 1940. The rest were named Robert, John, William and Richard. While the popular baby girl name in 1940 was Mary. There were 56,208 baby girls named Mary that year. While the rest were named Barbara, Patricia, Judith and Betty. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
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