Arts and Entertainment
* John Lennon (1940-1980): Legendary musician, singer-songwriter, and member of the Beatles.
* Rita Hayworth (1918-1987): American actress known for her beauty and roles in films like "Gilda" and "The Lady from Shanghai."
* Eleanor Parker (1922-2013): Actress known for her roles in "Caged" and "The Sound of Music."
* George Chakiris (1934-present): Actor and dancer, known for his role in "West Side Story."
* Michael Keaton (1951-present): Actor known for his roles in "Beetlejuice," "Batman," and "Birdman."
* Anya Taylor-Joy (1996-present): Actress known for her roles in "The Witch," "Split," and "The Queen's Gambit."
* JoJo Siwa (2003-present): Singer, dancer, and YouTube personality.
Politics and History
* John Jay (1745-1829): Founding Father, first Chief Justice of the United States.
* David Lloyd George (1863-1945): British Prime Minister during World War I.
* John N. Mitchell (1913-1988): Attorney General under President Richard Nixon, involved in the Watergate scandal.
Science and Technology
* Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900): German philosopher and cultural critic.
* Harold C. Urey (1893-1981): American chemist who co-discovered deuterium and won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Other
* Pablo Neruda (1904-1973): Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
* Adam Sandler (1966-present): Comedian, actor, and film producer.
This is not an exhaustive list, as many notable individuals were born on October 16th.