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May 16th
326 famous people born on this day
May 16th is the birthday of 326 celebrities and historically significant people in the Pantheon database. The most famous include Pope Innocent XI, Pope Marcellus II, Henry Fonda, Maria Gaetana Agnesi, and Georg Bednorz. The most common occupations for people born on this day are Soccer Player (62), Actor (54), and Athlete (32).
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Famous People Born on May 16th
Discover the remarkable individuals who share May 16th as their birthday. From world leaders and groundbreaking scientists to beloved entertainers and legendary athletes, this day has seen the birth of many influential figures throughout history. Some of the most notable include Pope Innocent XI, Pope Marcellus II, and Henry Fonda. Of the 326 famous people born on this date, 215 are still living today.
Pope Innocent XI
Religious Figure
Born May 16, 1611
HPI: 82.96
Pope Marcellus II
Religious Figure
Born May 16, 1501
HPI: 81.90
Henry Fonda
Actor
Born May 16, 1905
HPI: 77.97
Maria Gaetana Agnesi
Mathematician
Born May 16, 1718
HPI: 76.89
Georg Bednorz
Physicist
Born May 16, 1950
HPI: 76.58
Pierce Brosnan
Actor
Born May 16, 1953
HPI: 74.54
Robert Fripp
Musician
Born May 16, 1946
HPI: 74.09
André Masséna
Military Personnel
Born May 16, 1758
HPI: 73.87
Danny Trejo
Actor
Born May 16, 1944
HPI: 73.40
Tamara de Lempicka
Painter
Born May 16, 1898
HPI: 73.00
Nílton Santos
Soccer Player
Born May 16, 1925
HPI: 71.84
Krist Novoselic
Musician
Born May 16, 1965
HPI: 71.19
Celâl Bayar
Politician
Born May 16, 1883
HPI: 70.92
Olga Korbut
Gymnast
Born May 16, 1955
HPI: 70.67
H. H. Holmes
Extremist
Born May 16, 1861
HPI: 70.65
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Chemist
Born May 16, 1763
HPI: 70.39
Kenji Mizoguchi
Film Director
Born May 16, 1898
HPI: 69.86
Al-Adid
Politician
Born May 16, 1151
HPI: 69.85
Andrzej Duda
Politician
Born May 16, 1972
HPI: 69.70
Massimo Moratti
Businessperson
Born May 16, 1945
HPI: 68.71
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See how the famous people born on May 16th are distributed across different fields and occupations. Click on any person to learn more about their life and achievements.
