June 16
Geniuses Born on June 16
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 175
🌍Most represented country: United States (2)
📅Eras: Modern (2), Early Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on June 16

3 geniuses born on June 16 — including John Tukey, Adam Smith, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

John TukeyIQ 180
1915–2000 · United States
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm and box plot
An American mathematician best known for development of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm and box plot.
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Adam SmithIQ 170
1723–1790 · United Kingdom
Invisible hand theory, The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments
British economist, philosopher and author
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Barbara McClintock
1902–1992 · United States
Work in genetic structure of maize
An American scientist and cytogeneticist.
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Which geniuses were born on June 16?

John Tukey, Adam Smith, Barbara McClintock — 3 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for June 16?

gemini is the zodiac sign for people born on June 16.

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