Politicians born on July 16

Take a focused look at the politicians born on July 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1924 Bess Myerson

  Bess Myerson was an American politician, television personality, and the first and only Jewish Miss America. She gained national recognition after winning the Miss America pageant in 1945, breaking barriers for Jewish Americans during a time of prevalent antisemitism. [bio]