The Daily Birthdays - October 16

When I was growing up, Pops always challenged us to "learn something new every day, and you will never stop growing." I pass that challenge on to you, along with this birthday list. Some are just for fun, some are intriguing, and some are actually worth learning about. Find someone you know little or nothing about, follow the link, and learn something new today!

• 1758 – Noah Webster – linguist, compiler of first American language dictionary


• 1849 – George W. Williams – historian, activist, writer, theologian


• 1854 – Oscar Wilde – writer


• 1886 – David Ben-Gurion – first Prime Minister of Israel (1948-53, 1955-63)


• 1888 – Eugene O’Neill – playwright


• 1900 – Leon “Goose” Goslin – pro baseball player


• 1903 – Buck Washington – dancer, pianist, Vaudeville performer


• 1925 – Angela Lansbury – actress


• 1932 – Henry Lewis – conductor


• 1952 – Ray Anderson – jazz trombonist


• 1969 – Roy Hargrove – trumpet player, composer (from Waco, Texas)

As always, give me a shout in the comments section if you know of someone who should be added (for next year).