August 16 anniversaries: What happened on this day in history? Madonna, Moria Casán's birthday, and Rum Day celebrated | La Nación, Argentina | August 16, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC-3 | 1 minute read | By La Nación Staff | The anniversaries of August 16 include various events that occurred on this day, among which the 80th birthday of Moria Casán and the celebration of Rum Day are particularly noteworthy. "La One," born on August 16, 1946, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is an iconic figure in Argentine entertainment. She debuted in theater in 1969, and in the following decade, she established herself as one of the most outstanding actresses and vedettes in the region. She participated in variety shows in theaters such as Maipo and collaborated with comedians of the stature of Alfredo Olmedo and Jorge Porcel in highly successful national television programs and films. From her relationship with Mario Castiglione, her only daughter, actress Sofía Gala Castiglione, was born in 1987. In more recent times, Moria Casán stood out as a judge in nine editions of Bailando por un Sueño, consolidating herself as an influential figure for new generations. She currently hosts her own program on eltrece, La mañana de Moria, and has just premiered her own series on Netflix. Throughout her extensive career, she has received a Martín Fierro award, two Martín Fierro de Aire statuettes, four Estrella de Mar awards, among other distinctions. With the passage of years, her relevance in theater, television, and other projects maintains her status as one of the most important and beloved personalities in Argentine entertainment. | Src: La Nación (AR)

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