October 16, 1758 — May 28, 1843

Noah Webster

Noah Webster was an American lexicographer known for his American...

February 3, 1907? — October 16, 1997

James Michener

James Michener was an American novelist and short-story writer who,...

October 11, 1919 — October 16, 1990

Art Blakey

Art Blakey was an American drummer and bandleader noted for his extraordinary...

October 16, 1931 — April 21, 2012

Charles Colson

E. Howard Hunt: In 1971, Charles Colson recruited Hunt as a consultant...

October 16, 1803 — October 12, 1859

Robert Stephenson

Robert Stephenson was an outstanding English Victorian civil engineer...

October 16, 1929 —

Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro is a Brazilian stage and screen actress, best...

October 16, 1827 — January 16, 1901

Arnold Böcklin

Arnold Böcklin was a painter whose moody landscapes and sinister allegories...

October 16, 1797 — c.March 27, 1868 or c.March 28, 1868

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th earl of Cardigan

James Thomas Brudenell, 7th earl of Cardigan was a British general...