It was on this day, September 16th. that William C. Durant first founded his company. That company would go on to be known as General Motors. September 16th was also a date that has seen many births of folks who went on to become famous.
Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers turns 16 today
Nick Jonas, who writes many of the songs for the popular group, the Jonas Brothers is now old enough to drive legally. Nick has been linked to pop sensation Miley Cyrus in the past, but now he's playing the field. The JoBros are currently ruling the charts with Nick at the helm.
David Copperfield turns 52
The headlining illusionist David Copperfield celebrates his 52nd birthday today. The performer, born as David Seth Kotkin, on September 16th 1956 is one of the most successful illusionists since Houdini.
Mickey Rourke, Hollywood actor turns 52
Mickey Rourke turns 52 today. The actor was once a professional boxer who has successfully defined his niche in recent years despite an up and down career in the movies. Rourke debuted in Steven Spielberg's movie 1941.
Other celebrities having a birthday today include:
- Madeline Zima (23)
- Alexis Bledel (26)
- Tina Barret (32)
- Marc Anthony (40)
- Jennifer Tilly (47)
- Robin Yount (53)
- Ed Begley Jr (59)
- Peter Falk (81)
- B.B. King (83)
- Lauren Bacall (84)
- Allen Funt (94)
September 16th is a fortuitous day to be born.
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