1989 37 years ago Notable Deaths July 16

Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor and manager (born 1908)

On July 16, in the year 1989, Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor and manager (born 1908). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 16, one of 408 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Herbert von Karajan. Learn more below.

Herbert von Karajan was an Austrian conductor. He was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic for 34 years. During the Nazi era, he debuted at the Salzburg Festival, with the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and during World War II he conducted at the Berlin State Opera. Generally regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, he was a controversial but dominant figure in European classical music from the mid-1950s until his death. Part of the reason for this was the large number of recordings he made and their prominence during his lifetime. By one estimate, he sold 200 million records.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on July 16, 1989 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 19 May 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2019 Jul 16 John Paul Stevens, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (born 1920)
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Notable Deaths 2015 Jul 16 Denis Avey, English soldier, engineer, and author (born 1919)
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Notable Deaths 2015 Jul 16 Jack Goody, English anthropologist, author, and academic (born 1919)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 16 Karl Albrecht, German businessman, co-founded Aldi (born 1920)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 16 Mary Ellen Otremba, American educator and politician (born 1950)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 16 Johnny Winter, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jul 16 Heinz Zemanek, Austrian computer scientist and academic (born 1920)
Historical Events 2013 Jul 16 As many as 27 children die and 25 others are hospitalized after eating lunch served at their school in eastern India.
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Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 16 Talia Castellano, American internet celebrity (born 1999)
Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 16 Alex Colville, Canadian painter and academic (born 1920)
Notable Deaths 2013 Jul 16 Marv Rotblatt, American baseball player (born 1927)
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Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 16 William Asher, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1921)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 16 Stephen Covey, American businessman and author (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 16 Gilbert Esau, American businessman and politician (born 1919)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 16 Ed Lincoln, Brazilian bassist, pianist, and composer (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 16 Masaharu Matsushita, Japanese businessman (born 1913)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jul 16 Kitty Wells, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1919)
Notable Deaths 2011 Jul 16 Forrest Blue, American football player (born 1944)
Historical Events 2009 Jul 16 Teoh Beng Hock, an aide to a politician in Malaysia is found dead on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the offices…
Notable Deaths 2008 Jul 16 Jo Stafford, American singer (born 1917)
Notable Deaths 2008 Jul 16 Lindsay Thompson, Australian politician, 40th Premier of Victoria (born 1923)
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Notable Deaths 2007 Jul 16 Caterina Bueno, Italian singer and historian (born 1943)
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