Notable people born on August 16

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People born on this day

MadonnaAmerican singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1958)Born in 1958 · View source ↗1958

James CameronCanadian filmmaker and explorer (born 1954)Born in 1954 · View source ↗1954

Anne L'HuillierFrench physicistBorn in 1958 · View source ↗1958

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on August 16, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction17 %

Distance to the Moon385,300 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacLeoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. StephanA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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