December 16th
- 1789 – John Logan born.
- 1814 – George Walker left office as US Senator from Kentucky.
- 1814 – William T. Barry entered office of US Senator from Kentucky.
- 1821 – Robert Porter Caldwell born.
- 1862 – John Fox, Jr. born.
- 1863 – John Buford died, aged 37.
- 1866 – Eli Metcalfe Bruce died, aged 38.
- 1906 – Nick Denes born.
- 1922 – Jay Rhodemyre born.
- 1926 – Bill Arnsparger born.
- 1956 – Jim Newberry born.
- 1968 – Deron Feldaus born.
- 1980 – Harland Sanders died, aged 90.
- 1980 – Burks' Distillery designated a National Historic Landmark.
- 2003 – Gary Stewart died, aged 59.
- 2004 – Martha Carson died, aged 83.
- 2010 – LaVerne Butler died, aged 84.