Died On November 16th

Discover the most famous people who died on November 16. The list includes people like Clark Gable, Milton Friedman, Alan Watts, Paul Castellano, Sam Rayburn. Famous personalities featured on this list, include economists, political leaders, composers and artists and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, Germany, United Kingdom & Canada and many more countries.
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Alan Watts
(English Writer Who Interpreted and Popularised Japanese, Chinese and Hindu Philosophy for Western Audience)
Alan Watts
22
Birthdate: January 6, 1915
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chislehurst, Kent, England
Died: 1973

Alan Watts was a British writer, philosopher, and speaker. He is credited with popularizing Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism in the Western world. A prolific writer, Alan Watts wrote one of Buddhism's first bestselling books, The Way of Zen. He also explored psychedelics and human consciousness in his works, such as The Joyous Cosmology and The New Alchemy.

 2 
Milton Friedman
(American Economist & Nobel Prize Winner in Economic Sciences Who Extolled the Virtues of a Free Market Economic System)
Milton Friedman
19
Birthdate: July 31, 1912
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 2006

Milton Friedman was an American economist. Widely regarded as one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, Friedman was honored with the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976. One of the most influential personalities of the Chicago school of economics, Friedman mentored people like Gary Becker and Thomas Sowell who went on to become leading economists.

 3 
Louis Riel
(Canadian Political Leader and Founder of the Province of 'Manitoba')
Louis Riel
34
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 22, 1844
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Red River Colony, Canada
Died: 1885

Louis Riel was a Canadian politician. He is credited with founding the province of Manitoba. He holds a significant place in the history of the Métis people as he served as their political leader in pre-Manitoba Northwest Territories. Louis Riel is regarded as a folk hero by the Métis and other Canadian minorities for his efforts to defend their rights.

 4 
Edward Woodward
(Actor and Singer Known for His Role as ‘David Callan in the TV Series ‘Callan’)
Edward Woodward
9
Birthdate: June 1, 1930
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Croydon, Surrey, England
Died: 2009

Edward Woodward was an English singer and actor. After starting his career as a stage actor, Woodward achieved popularity in 1967 when he started playing the title role in the popular television series Callan, for which he won the British Academy Television Award in 1970. In 1986, he won the Golden Globe Award for his performance in the movie The Equalizer.

 5 
David Canary
4
Birthdate: August 25, 1938
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Elwood, Indiana, United States
Died: 2015
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 6 
William Goldman
(Novelist)
William Goldman
1
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 12, 1931
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Highland Park, Illinois, USA
Died: 2018
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 7 
Sam Rayburn
(43rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives)
Sam Rayburn
11
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 6, 1882
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kingston, Tennessee, United States
Died: 1961
 8 
Ann Wedgeworth
7
Birthdate: January 21, 1934
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Abilene, Texas, United States
Died: 2017
 9 
DJ Screw
9
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 20, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Smithville, Texas, United States
Died: 2000
 10 
Edie Sedgwick
(American Actress, Socialite, and Model)
Edie Sedgwick
16
Birthdate: April 20, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Died: 1971
Model/actor Edie Sedgwick was touted as the “It Girl” for her appearances in avant-garde filmmaker Andy Warhol’s short films of the 1960s. Vogue dubbed her a "Youthquaker." Some of her notable films were Poor Little Rich Girl and Beauty No. 2. She died of a drug overdose at 28.
 11 
Hosea Williams
(Civil Rights Leader)
Hosea Williams
11
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: January 5, 1926
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Attapulgus
Died: 2000
 12 
Henry III of England
(King of England)
Henry III of England
6
Birthdate: October 1, 1207
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Winchester Castle
Died: 1272
Henry III, or Henry of Winchester, son of King John, took over as the king of England at age 9 and ruled from 1216 to 1272. He was the first British king to reign for more than 50 years. He imposed the Statute of Jewry, forcing Jews to wear badges. 
 13 
Saint Margaret of Scotland
(Queen Consort of Scotland (1070 - 1093), Famous as 'The Pearl of Scotland')
Saint Margaret of Scotland
1
Birthdate: 1045 AD
Birthplace: Hungary
Died: 1093

Saint Margaret of Scotland, the Queen consort of Scotland, was a devout Christian reputed for her compassion for the poor of Scotland, for her charitable works and for promoting the interests of the church. She died shortly after receiving news of her husband, King of Scotland Malcolm III’s death in a battle. She was later canonized by Pope Innocent IV. 

 14 
Ibn Arabi
(Arab Andalusian Muslim Scholar, Poet and Philosopher)
Ibn Arabi
10
Birthdate: July 26, 1165
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Murcia, Spain
Died: 1240
Ibn Arabi, also known as al-Qushayri and Sultan al-ʿArifin, was a 13th-century Muslim scholar and poet. He is remembered for his cosmological teachings and is known among Sufis as al-Shaykh al-Akbar, which gave rise to the Akbariyya school of Sufi metaphysics. His works include The Meccan Illuminations and The Dīwān.
 15 
Karl Von Clausewitz
7
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 1, 1780
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Burg bei Magdeburg
Died: 1831

Carl von Clausewitz was a Prussian military theorist and general. As a theorist, Clausewitz stressed the political aspects of war. His book Vom Kriege, which talks about military strategy, has been very influential despite the fact that it was unfinished at the time of his death. His ideas also influenced personalities like Karl Marx, Mao Zedong, and Leon Trotsky.

 16 
Omayra Sánchez
(Victim of Nevado del Ruiz Volcano)
Omayra Sánchez
21
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: August 29, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Armero
Died: 1985

Omayra Sánchez was a Colombian girl who died at age 13. After the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted in 1985, a massive lahar demolished her home and Sánchez was trapped in the water beneath the debris of her home. She died after struggling for 60 hours, and has remained a prominent figure in popular culture; she is remembered through music.

 17 
Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois
(Princess)
Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois
6
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 30, 1898
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Constantine, Algeria
Died: 1977
 18 
Frederick William II of Prussia
(Former King of Prussia (1786 - 1797))
Frederick William II of Prussia
1
Birthdate: September 25, 1744
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Berlin Palace, Berlin
Died: 1797

Though he wasn’t a politically experienced ruler, Frederick William II’s reign as the king of Prussia proved to be beneficial for the country in terms of expansion. However, his excesses and his affinity for Protestantism made him unpopular. He patronized art and culture and even played the cello.

 19 
Sergei Magnitsky
(Tax advisor)
Sergei Magnitsky
7
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: April 8, 1972
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Odessa, Ukraine
Died: 2009
 20 
João Ramos do Nascimento
(Brazilian Footballer Who Played as a Centre Forward)
João Ramos do Nascimento
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 2, 1917
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Died: 1996
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 21 
Charles Maurras
(Author)
Charles Maurras
1
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: April 20, 1868
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Martigues, France
Died: 1952
 22 
Alice Liddell
(British Woman Who Was an Acquaintance and Photography Subject of 'Lewis Carroll')
Alice Liddell
2
Listed In: Fashion
Birthdate: May 4, 1852
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Westminster, London, England
Died: 1934

One of the 10 children of the dean of Christ Church, Henry Liddell, Alice Liddell was about 5 when she met mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as author Lewis Carroll. It is believed she was the inspiration behind Carroll’s iconic creation Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

 23 
Siobhan McKenna
(Actress)
Siobhan McKenna
1
Birthdate: May 24, 1923
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Died: 1986
 24 
Chris Argyris
(American Business Theorist and Professor)
Chris Argyris
1
Birthdate: July 16, 1923
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Newark
Died: 2013
 25 
Lucia Popp
(Slovak Singer and Actress)
Lucia Popp
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 12, 1939
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Záhorská Ves, Slovakia
Died: 1993
 26 
Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine
(Princess)
Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine
0
Birthdate: May 24, 1874
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Darmstadt, Germany
Died: 1878
 27 
Ralph Edwards
(Television personality)
Ralph Edwards
2
Birthdate: June 13, 1913
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Merino, Colorado
Died: 2005
 28 
Russ Conway
(Musician, Pianist, Songwriter)
Russ Conway
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 2, 1925
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bristol
Died: 2000
 29 
Tommy Lee Flanagan
(Jazz Pianist)
Tommy Lee Flanagan
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 16, 1930
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: 2001
 30 
Terry O'Neill
(Photographer)
Terry O'Neill
0
Listed In: Photographers
Birthdate: July 30, 1938
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 2019

Terry O'Neill was a British photographer best remembered for capturing the fashions and celebrities of the '60s. O'Neill was renowned for documenting his subjects in unconventional settings or candidly. His work has been showcased in several exhibitions and art galleries, including the National Portrait Gallery in London. In 2011, Terry O'Neill was honored with the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal.

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Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf
(Queen)
Countess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf
0
Birthdate: January 19, 1757
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Died: 1831
 32 
Melvin Laird
(Politician)
Melvin Laird
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 1, 1922
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Died: 2016
 33 
Robert I, Duke of Parma
(Aristocrat)
Robert I, Duke of Parma
0
Birthdate: July 9, 1848
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: 1907
 34 
Daniel Nathans
(American Microbiologist Who won Nobel Prize in Medicine for the Discovery of Restriction Enzymes)
Daniel Nathans
1
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: October 30, 1928
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, US
Died: 1999

Daniel Nathans was an American microbiologist best remembered for winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1978 for the discovery of restriction endonuclease. Over the course of his career, Nathans worked for prestigious institutions, such as the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Daniel Nathans was also the recipient of several awards, including the National Medal of Science.

 35 
Henry Taube
(Chemist)
Henry Taube
0
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: November 30, 1915
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Neudorf, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 2005

Nobel Prize-winning Canadian-American chemist Henry Taube is best remembered for his research on electron-transfer reactions. Apart from teaching at reputed institutes such as Cornell and Stanford, Taube also became a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He was also an ardent fan of classical music and loved gardening, too.

 36 
Tiger Flowers
(Boxer)
Tiger Flowers
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 5, 1895
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Camilla, Georgia, United States
Died: 1927
 37 
Veronica of the Passion
(Nun)
Veronica of the Passion
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: October 1, 1823
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: İstanbul, Turkey
Died: 1906
 38 
Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine
(Schoolchild)
Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine
2
Birthdate: March 11, 1895
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Darmstadt, Germany
Died: 1903
 39 
Pierce Butler
(Jurist)
Pierce Butler
1
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: March 17, 1866
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Died: 1939
 40 
Camillo Sitte
(Austrian Architect)
Camillo Sitte
0
Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: April 17, 1843
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: 1903

Renowned Austrian architect Camillo Sitte, best known for his book City Planning According to Artistic Principles, believed in a lot of ideas that were similar to those of English architect Sir Ebenezer Howard. He had also been the director of the Vienna State Polytechnic School and launched the periodical City Building.

 41 
Agnes of Assisi
(Nun)
Agnes of Assisi
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1198 AD
Birthplace: Assisi, Italy
Died: 1253
 42 
Jack Finney
(Author)
Jack Finney
1
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: October 2, 1911
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Died: 1995
 43 
Roshan
(composer)
Roshan
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 14, 1917
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gujranwala
Died: 1967
 44 
Harry Blackstone, Sr.
(Celebrated American Magician and Illusionist of the 20th Century)
Harry Blackstone, Sr.
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 27, 1885
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Chicago
Died: 1965

Harry Blackstone, Sr., or The Great Blackstone, was known for his illusions, which he performed mostly in silence, as an orchestra or an organist played along. His signature acts included the Vanishing Birdcage and the Dancing Handkerchief. He also performed extensively for the troops and was made a character of a comic book.

 45 
Kim Ja-ok
(Actress)
Kim Ja-ok
0
Birthdate: October 11, 1951
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Korea
Died: 2014
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
 46 
Jean-Lambert Tallien
(French Politician of the Revolutionary Period)
Jean-Lambert Tallien
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 23, 1767
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1820

Jean-Lambert Tallien was a French politician who played an important role during the French Revolution. Although he initially supported the Reign of Terror, Tallien became known as an influential leader of the Thermidorian Reaction that led to the downfall of the Reign of Terror's leader Maximilien Robespierre, which eventually resulted in the end of the Terror

 47 
Kartar Singh Sarabha
(Revolutionary)
Kartar Singh Sarabha
3
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: May 24, 1896
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Punjab, India
Died: 1915
 48 
Joseph Schmidt
(Romanian and Austro-Hungarian Jewish Actor and Tenor)
Joseph Schmidt
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 4, 1904
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bukovina, Romania
Died: 1942

Joseph Schmidt was a Romanian and Austro-Hungarian Jewish actor and tenor. At the peak of his career, Schmidt came up with several best-selling recordings. His records were sold in many European countries and also in the English-speaking world. As an actor, Schmidt played important roles in films like My Song Goes Round the World and A Star Fell from Heaven.

 49 
Eleanor Coade
(Businesswoman)
Eleanor Coade
0
Birthdate: June 3, 1733
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Exeter, Devon, England
Died: 1821

Eleanor Coade was a British businesswoman known for her astute entrepreneurial, business, and marketing skills. She manufactured Neoclassical statues, architectural decorations, and garden ornaments. She created stoneware for many famous buildings, including St George's Chapel, The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, and Carlton House. She was one of the few women to run a highly successful business in the Georgian era. 

 50 
Maria von Wedemeyer
(Computer scientist)
Maria von Wedemeyer
0
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: April 23, 1924
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Patzig, Germany
Died: 1977