Famous Birthdays
- Bill "Sputnik" Spooner, American rock guitarist (The Tubes - "Talk To Ya Later"), born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Naseeruddin Shah, Indian actor (Zinda Bhaag, Masoom, Paar), born in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Famous Deaths
Margaret Mitchell (1900-1949)
American author (Gone With The Wind), dies at 48
1949 Highlights
About August 16, 1949
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
