Born on December 16
Your star sign is Sagittarius, your birthstone is Turquoise or Tanzanite or Zircon and you share your birthday with 20 notable people.
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The lore of December 16
- Star sign
- ♐ SagittariusNovember 22 – December 21 · Fire, Mutable · ruled by Jupiter
- Often described as
- optimistic, adventurous, candid
- Birthstone
- Turquoise / Tanzanite / Zircongood fortune, wisdom and success
- Birth flower
- Narcissus / Holly / Poinsettiarespect, hope and good wishes
- Day of the year
- 350th15 days left in the year
- Season
- Autumn north · Spring south
- Your birthday falls on
- 2026: Wednesday · 2027: Thursday · 2028: Saturday · 2029: Sunday · 2030: Monday
- In Roman numerals
- XVI.XII
Famous birthdays on December 16 20
Notable people born on this date. Each links to their profile and their day in history.
- 2001Kai Cenatturns 25 this year
- 1998Mira Antonitschturns 28 this year
- 1998Zhou Jieqiongturns 28 this year
- 1997Zara Larssonturns 29 this year
- 1996Henry Thornton (cricketer)turns 30 this year
- 1996Wilfred Ndiditurns 30 this year
- 1996Sergio Reguilónturns 30 this year
- 1994Nicola Murruturns 32 this year
- 1994José Rodríguez (footballer, born 1994)turns 32 this year
- 1994Nigel Hayes-Davisturns 32 this year
- 1993Stephan James (actor)turns 33 this year
- 1993Jyoti Amgeturns 33 this year
- 1992Anamul Haqueturns 34 this year
- 1992Tom Rogicturns 34 this year
- 1991David Johnson (running back)turns 35 this year
- 1991Craig Goodwinturns 35 this year
- 1988Mats Hummelsturns 38 this year
- 1988Alexey Shvedturns 38 this year
- 1988Anna Popplewellturns 38 this year
- 1986Alcides Escobarturns 40 this year
Died on December 16
- 2025Lusanda Dumke
- 2024Tulsi Gowda
- 2024Dick Van Arsdale
- 2023Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
- 2017Keely Smith
- 2015Peter Dickinson
- 2015George Earl Ortman
- 2015Lizmark
What else happened on December 16
- 20242024 Abundant Life Christian School shootingHistorical event
- 20222022 Batang Kali landslideHistorical event
- 2014Lindt Cafe siegeHistorical event
- 2014Pakistani TalibanHistorical event
- 20132013 Metro Manila Skyway bus accidentHistorical event
- 20122012 Delhi gang rape and murderHistorical event
- 2011Zhanaozen massacreHistorical event
- 1997United Kingdom BSE outbreakHistorical event
- 1997Dennō Senshi PorygonHistorical event
- 19921992 deportation of Hamas membersHistorical event
Questions about December 16 birthdays
What star sign is December 16?
Sagittarius ♐ — November 22 – December 21, a fire sign ruled by Jupiter.
What is the birthstone for December 16?
Turquoise or Tanzanite or Zircon, traditionally associated with good fortune, wisdom and success. The birth flower is Narcissus or Holly or Poinsettia.
Who is famous with a December 16 birthday?
Kai Cenat, born 2001, is one of 20 notable people we list with this birthday.
What day of the year is December 16?
The 350th day, with 15 days left in the year after it.
Is my birth year saved?
No. It is used in your browser to work out your age and appears only in the page address so you can share the result.
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