Born On This Day...

Born On This Day...

   In 1812 Henry Wilson, 18th U.S. vice president (1873-75)

   In 1821 German explorer, Heinrich Barth (explored Central Africa)

   In 1884 Filmaker/explorer, Robert Flaherty (Nanook of the North)

   In 1893 Actress, Katherine Cornell ("First Lady of the American Theater")

   In 1893 English literary critic, Ivor Armstrong Richards

   In 1901 Bandleader/saxophonist, Wayne King ("The Waltz King") [d: 7-16-85]

   In 1901 Actor, Chester Morris (Boston Blackie, She Creature) [d: 9-11-70]

   In 1903 Ventriloquist, Edgar Bergen (Charlie McCarthy) [d: 9-30-78]

   In 1904 Historian/diplomat, George Frost Kennan

   In 1906 Vera Menchik, first official women's world chess champion

   In 1909 Actor, Hugh Beaumont (Ward Cleaver-Leave It To Beaver) [d: 5-3-82]

   In 1909 Actor, Jeffrey Lynn (Black Bart, Butterfield 8) [d: 11-24-95]

   In 1914 Country singer/actor, Jimmy Wakely [d: 9-23-82]

   In 1916 Blues singer/pianist, Bill Doggett [d: 11-13-96]

   In 1917 Jazz musician, Alvin "Junior" Raglin (Duke Ellington) [d: 11-10-55]

   In 1918 Singer, Patty Andrews (Andrews Sisters) [d: 1-30-14]

   In 1926 Film director, John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy) [d: 7-25-03]

   In 1926 Actress/dancer, Vera-Ellen Rohe (Judy-White Christmas) [d: 8-30-81]

   In 1930 Director/actor, Ricou Browning (Thunderball, Never Say Never) (86)

   In 1932 Songwriter, Otis Blackwell (Don't Be Cruel) [d: 5-6-02]

   In 1932 Actress, Gretchen Wyler (Silk Stockings) (84)

   In 1934 Golfer, Marlene Hagge (LPGA champion, 1956) (82)

   In 1935 Actor, Brian Bedford (Coronet Blue, Scarlett) (81)

   In 1935 Politician/actor/singer, Sonny Bono (Sonny & Cher) [d: 1-5-98]

   In 1938 Actor, Barry Primus (Sgt. Dory McKenna-Cagney & Lacey) (78)

   In 1943 Former football player, Brig Owens (Redskins, Super Bowl VII) (73)

   In 1946 Actor, Pete Postlethwaite (In the Name of the Father) (70)

   In 1949 Singer, Lyn Paul (The New Seekers) (67)

   In 1950 Actor, William Katt (Greatest American Hero, Models Inc.) (66)

   In 1955 Former football player, George Martin (Giants, Super Bowl XXI) (61)

   In 1956 Singer/songwriter, James Ingram (I Don't Have The Heart) (60)

   In 1957 Actor, LeVar Burton (Roots, Geordi LaForge-Star Trek: TNG) (59)

   In 1958 Actress, Lisa Loring (Addams Family, As The World Turns) (58)

   In 1959 Former basketball player, Kelly Tripucka (Pistons, Jazz) (57)

   In 1959 Tennis player, John McEnroe Jr. (U.S. Open 1979-81, 84) (57)

   In 1961 Guitarist, Andy Taylor (Duran Duran, Power Station) (55)

   In 1962 Actress, Alexa Kenin (Co-ed Fever) (54)

   In 1962 Musician, Tony Kylie (Digging Your Scene-Blow Monkeys) (54)

   In 1964 TV host, Cynthia Garrett (Later) (52)

   In 1964 Drummer, Dave Lombardo (Slayer) (52)

   In 1964 Basketball player, Mark Price (Dream Team II) (52)

   In 1969 Boxer, Claude Lambert (47)

   In 1970 Playmate, Saskia Linssen (June-1991) (46)

   In 1972 Football player, Jerome "The Bus" Bettis (Steelers) (44)

   In 1972 Actor, Victor Erdos (Cutting Loose, The Ref, New Archies) (44)

   In 1972 Drummer, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters) (44)

   In 1975 Actor, Don Jeffcoat (Joey-One Life to Live) (41)

   In 1978 Singer, Sam Salter (38)

   In 1979 Actor, Daniel Amaln (Jack-Home & Away) (37)

   In 1980 Actor, Agim Kaba (Aaron-As the World Turns) (36)