Day of the year
November 16
Born on November 16? You're a Scorpio with the Topaz birthstone.
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November 16 Zodiac Sign
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Element: Water
passionateresourcefulbravedeterminedmagnetic
Birthstone
Topaz
Birth Flower
Chrysanthemum
Season
Fall
Numerology 9
A number of compassion, completion, and humanitarian spirit.
November 16: This Day in History
- 1532— Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro captured Inca emperor Atahualpa at the Battle of Cajamarca, effectively ending the Inca Empire.
- 1907— Oklahoma was admitted to the Union as the 46th state of the United States.
- 1945— UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was founded in London.
- 1973— President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act, enabling construction of the oil pipeline.
Famous Birthdays on November 16
- Dwight Gooden (1964) — new york mets pitcher and baseball icon
- Lisa Bonet (1967) — actress known for the cosby show
- Maggie Gyllenhaal (1977) — actress and director
- W.C. Handy (1873) — composer known as the father of the blues
- Diana Krall (1964) — canadian jazz pianist and singer
What Happens on November 16?
International Day for Tolerance (United Nations)
Did You Know? November 16 Fun Facts
- Oklahoma's nickname 'The Sooner State' comes from settlers who illegally entered territory early during the Land Rush.
- UNESCO has designated over 1,100 World Heritage Sites across more than 160 countries.
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