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Famous Birthdays on April 16

15 notable people were born on April 16.

April 16 is the birth date of several influential historical figures. Notable individuals born on this day include literary Nobel Prize winner Anatole France in 1844, filmmaker Charlie Chaplin in 1889, Dadaist poet Tristan Tzara in 1896, Pope Benedict XVI in 1927, and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1940.

19th Century3 people

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

1889 – 1977

English comic actor and filmmaker who became a global icon of silent cinema with his "Little Tramp" character. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in films including Modern Times, City Lights, and The Great Dictator.

autobiographerfilm actorfilm editorUnited Kingdom
Tristan Tzara

Tristan Tzara

1896 – 1963

Romanian-French poet and performance artist who co-founded the Dada movement in Zurich in 1916, revolutionizing avant-garde art and literature.

activistart collectorcomposerRomania
Anatole France

Anatole France

1844 – 1924

French author who won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature for his satirical and skeptical works examining French society and history.

criticliterary criticnovelistFrance

20th Century12 people

Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI

1927 – 2022

German theologian who served as the 265th Pope of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, becoming the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years.

Catholic theologianLatin Catholic bishopphilosopherGermany
Margrethe II of Denmark

Margrethe II of Denmark

1940

Queen of Denmark from 1972 to 2024 who abdicated in favor of her son Frederik X. She was also known for her artistic talents in painting and textile design.

monarchpainterscreenwriterDenmark
Akon

Akon

1973

Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for hits like "Lonely" and "Smack That," who has also invested heavily in African energy infrastructure projects.

entrepreneurphilanthropistrecord producerSenegal
Freddie Ljungberg

Freddie Ljungberg

1977

Swedish footballer who played as a winger for Arsenal and the Swedish national team, later becoming a football manager and coach.

association football coachassociation football playermodelSweden
Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta

1978

Indian actress and former Miss Universe 2000 winner who became the second Indian woman to hold this title. She has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television productions.

beauty pageant contestantfilm actormodelIndia
Shinji Okazaki

Shinji Okazaki

1986

Japanese striker who scored the winning goal for Leicester City in their 2016 Premier League title campaign. He has been a regular scorer for the Japan national team since 2008.

association football coachassociation football playerJapan
Shu Qi

Shu Qi

1976

Shu Qi is an internationally acclaimed actress who has starred in films by Wong Kar-wai, Hou Hsiao-hsien, and other renowned directors. She won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress and has been featured in Hollywood productions including "The Transporter."

actorfilm actorfilm directorTaiwan
Luis Muriel

Luis Muriel

1991

Colombian forward who has played for clubs including Sampdoria, Sevilla, and Atalanta, known for his clinical finishing.

association football playerColombia
Natasha Zvereva

Natasha Zvereva

1971

Former professional tennis player who won 12 Grand Slam doubles titles and achieved world No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles.

tennis playerBelarus
Reinaldo Rueda

Reinaldo Rueda

1957

Colombian football coach who has managed several national teams including Honduras, Chile, and Colombia, leading teams to World Cup appearances.

association football coachassociation football playerHonduras
Ramy Bensebaini

Ramy Bensebaini

1995

Algerian left-back who plays for Borussia Dortmund and has been a regular starter for the Algeria national team since 2015.

association football playerAlgeria
Geoffrey Oryema

Geoffrey Oryema

1953 – 2018

Ugandan musician and singer who gained international recognition for his fusion of African folk music with Western influences. He fled Uganda during Idi Amin's regime and became a prominent voice for African music in exile.

singerUganda

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the most famous person born on April 16?
Charlie Chaplin, born in 1889, is widely considered the most famous person born on April 16. As a silent film actor and comedian, his "Little Tramp" character and films like "Modern Times" made him a key figure in cinema history.
What Pope was born on April 16?
Pope Benedict XVI was born on April 16, 1927, in Bavaria, Germany. He was the 265th Pope of the Catholic Church, serving from 2005 to 2013. He became the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years.
Are there any royal family members born on April 16?
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark was born on April 16, 1940. She reigned as Denmark's monarch from 1972 to 2024 and was known for her artistic talents.