July 16, 1934

1934Denise LaSalle, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2018)^[†]

Ora D. Allen, known by the stage name Denise LaSalle, was an American blues, R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who, after the death of Koko Taylor, was acknowledged as the "Queen of the Blues". Her husband was rapper Super Wolf.

1934Tomás Eloy Martínez, Argentine journalist (died 2010)^[†]

Tomás Eloy Martínez was an Argentine journalist and writer.

1934Katherine D. Ortega, 38th Treasurer of the United States^[†]

Katherine Dávalos Ortega is a former politician who was the 38th Treasurer of the United States. She served from September 26, 1983 to July 1, 1989 under Presidents Ronald Reagan and then George H. W. Bush. Ortega also has the distinction of being the first female bank president in the state of California.

1934Donald M. Payne, American educator and politician (died 2012)^[†]

Donald Milford Payne Sr. was an American politician who was the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 10th congressional district from 1989 until his death in 2012. He was a member of the Democratic Party. The district encompassed most of the city of Newark, parts of Jersey City and Elizabeth, and some suburban communities in Essex and Union counties. He was the first African American to represent New Jersey in Congress.