Famous Birthdays
- Aline Issermann, French director (Amant Magnifiquew), born in Paris, France
- Bonnie Greer, American-British playwright and critic, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Chi Coltrane, American pop and new wave rock pianist, singer, and songwriter born in Racine, Wisconsin
- Sammy Figueroa, American jazz-funk-Latin-rock session and touring percussionist (Raíces; Chic; Sonny Rollins; Average White Band), born in The Bronx, New York City
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Gardner Cottrell, American Inventor (electrostatic precipitator), dies at 71
1948 Highlights
About November 16, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
