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April 16‎, ‎1755

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, also known as Madame Lebrun or Madame Le Brun, French artist is born.

Astrid Lindgren Swedish writer is born.

Mary Pickersgill, the maker of the Star Spangled Banner Flag during the War of 1812, is born.

Safra A. Catz Chief Executive Officer of Oracle is born.

Rashida Tlaib American politician is born.

Deb Haaland enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo people and American politician is born.

Lt. Laura J. Richardson becomes first woman to lead largest command in US Army.

Ilhan Omar Minnesota State Representative is born.