Paul van Dyk, German musician, producer and DJ

Matthias Paul, known professionally as Paul van Dyk is a German DJ, record producer and musician. Van Dyk was the first artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination in the newly added category of Best Dance/Electronic album for his 2003 release Reflections. He was the first DJ to be named number one by Mixmag in 2005. By 2008, he had sold over 3 million albums worldwide.

December 16 is the 350th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 15 days remain until the end of the year.