On this day timelines December 16th

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On this day timelines December 16th

 

Births

1917 – Arthur C. Clarke, English-Sri Lankan soldier and author (d. 2008)

• Novels by Arthur C. Clarke

1928 – Philip K. Dick, American philosopher and author (d. 1982)

• Philip K. Dick bibliography

1945 – Tony Hicks, English singer and guitarist (The Hollies)

• The Hollies albums

1946 – Benny Andersson, Swedish singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (ABBA and Hep Stars)

• ABBA albums

1949 – Billy Gibbons, American guitarist, songwriter, producer, and actor (ZZ Top and Moving Sidewalks)

• Songs written by Billy Gibbons
• ZZ Top albums

1951 – Robben Ford, American guitarist and songwriter (L.A. Express and Yellowjackets)

• Robben Ford albums

1951 – Mark Heard, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (d. 1992)

• Mark Heard albums

1961 – Shane Black, American actor, director, and screenwriter

• Screenplays by Shane Black

1963 – James Mangold, American director, producer, and screenwriter

• Films directed by James Mangold

1971 – Paul van Dyk, German DJ and producer

• Paul van Dyk albums

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