Born On This Day...

   In  563 BC Philosopher, Siddhartha Gautama Buddha (founded Buddhism)

   In 1460 Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de Leon (discovered Florida)

   In 1605 King Philip IV Of Spain and Portugal (1621-65)

   In 1692 Italian composer/violinist, Giuseppe Tartini

   In 1726 Revolutionary, Lewis Morris (signed the Declaration Of Independence)

   In 1731 Merchant, William Williams (signed the Declaration Of Independence)

   In 1831 English heavyweight boxer, James Mace

   In 1850 Scientist, William Welch (founded John Hopkins)

   In 1859 Philosopher, Edmund Husserl (founder of phenomenology)

   In 1869 Surgeon, Harvey Cushing (studied blood pressure)

   In 1889 Conductor, Sir Adrian Boult (BBC Symphony Orchestra)

   In 1892 Austrian architect, Richard Notriday (invented sliding glass door)

   In 1893 Silent movie actress, Mary Pickford (co-founded United Artists)

   In 1896 Songwriter, E.I. "Yip" Harburg (Somewhere Over the Rainbow)

   In 1903 Actress/author, Ilka Chase (Masquerade Party) [d: 2-22-78]

   In 1910 Football Hall-of-Famer, George "Moose" Musso (Bears) [d: 9-5-00]

   In 1911 Chemist, Melvin Calvin (photosynthesis) [d: 1-8-97]

   In 1912 Figure skater, Sonja Henie (Olympic-Gold-1928, 32, 36) [d: 10-12-69]

   In 1918 Former first lady, Elizabeth "Betty" Bloomer Warren Ford [d: 7-9-11]

   In 1919 Actress/singer, Virginia O'Brien (The Harvey Girls) [d: 1-16-01]

   In 1920 Jazz singer, Carmen McRae [d: 11-10-94]

   In 1921 British comedian, Alfie Bass [d: 7-15-87]

   In 1921 Opera singer, Franco Corelli (Carmen) [d: 10-29-03]

   In 1923 Actor, Edward Mulhare (Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Knight Rider) [d: 5-24-97]

   In 1926 Comedian/actor, Shecky Greene (Love Machine, Combat) (90)

   In 1928 Actor/diplomat, John Gavin (Psycho, Diamonds Are Forever) (88)

   In 1928 Actor, Eric Porter (39 Steps, Anthony & Cleopatra) [d: 5-15-95]

   In 1929 French singer/guitarist, Jacques Brel [d: 10-9-78]

   In 1930 Actress, Dorothy Tutin (Importance of Being Ernest) [d: 8-6-01]

   In 1931 TV host, John Bartholomew Tucker (Treasure Island) (85)

   In 1932 Lyricist, Fred Ebb (Cabaret, New York New York) (84)

   In 1937 Investigative reporter, Seymour Hersh (New York Times) (79)

   In 1938 Actress, Lory Patrick (Tales of Wells Fargo) (78)

   In 1939 Motorcyclist, Don Vesco (set motorcycle record of 318 mph) (77)

   In 1940 Basketball Hall-of-Famer, John "Hondo" Havlicek (Celtics) (76)

   In 1941 Singer, Darlene Gillespie (Mickey Mouse Club) (75)

   In 1941 Singer/songwriter, J.J. Jackson (But It's Alright) (75)

   In 1941 Singer, Peggy Lennon (Lennon Sisters) (75)

   In 1943 Director/choreographer, Michael Bennett (A Chorus Line) [d: 7-2-87]

   In 1944 Actor, Donald Keeler (Sylvester Porky Brockway-Lassie) (72)

   In 1946 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Jim "Catfish" Hunter (Yankees) [d: 9-9-99]

   In 1946 Actor/cartoon voicist, Stuart Pankin (Earl-Dinosaurs) (70)

   In 1947 Guitarist, Steve Howe (Yes, Asia) (69)

   In 1949 Sportscaster, Jim Lampley (Monday Night Baseball 1978-79) (67)

   In 1951 Bassist, Mel Schaeher (Grand Funk Railroad) (65)

   In 1953 Drummer, Adam Woods (The Fixx) (63)

   In 1954 Former baseball player, Gary Carter (Expos, Mets) (62)

   In 1954 Actor/singer, John Schneider (Bo Duke-Dukes Of Hazzard) (62)

   In 1955 Former football player, Ricky Lynn Bell (61)

   In 1955 Harness racer, John Campbell (first to win over $100 million) (61)

   In 1961 Football player, Mark Clayton (55)

   In 1962 Guitarist, Izzy Stradlin (Guns N' Roses) (54)

   In 1963 Singer/guitarist, Julian Lennon (Too Late For Goodbyes) (53)

   In 1963 Basketball player, Terry Porter (53)

   In 1963 Guitarist, Donita Sparks (L7) (53)

   In 1964 Rap singer, Biz Markie (Just A Friend) (52)

   In 1966 Actress, Robin Wright (The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump) (50)

   In 1968 Actress, Patricia Arquette (True Romance, Ed Wood) (48)

   In 1970 Singer, Craig Honeycutt (Everything) (46)

   In 1971 Drummer, Darren Jessee (Ben Folds Five) (45)

   In 1973 Actress, Emma Caulfield (90210, General Hospital, Buffy) (43)

   In 1980 Actor, Adam Brody (Seth Cohen-The O.C.) (36)

   In 1984 Actor, Taran Noah Smith (Mark Taylor-Home Improvement) (32)

   In 1984 Actress, Kirsten Storms (Belle-Days of Our Lives) (32)