Born On This Day...

   In 1813 Philospopher, Soren Aalys Kierkegaard (existentialism)

   In 1818 German socialist, Karl Marx (founded modern communism)

   In 1830 Manufactuer, John Stetson (largest hat factory in the world)

   In 1867 American journalist, Nellie Bly (fought for Women's Rights)

   In 1883 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Charles "Chief" Bender

   In 1899 Actor/comedian, Freeman F. Gosden (Amos-Amos 'N Andy)

   In 1901 Singer/guitarist, "Blind" Willie McTell [d: 8-19-98]

   In 1903 Author/chef, James Beard (Delights & Prejudices) (113)

   In 1904 British jockey, Sir Gordon Richards (won 4,870 races) [d: 11-10-06]

   In 1905 Cartoonist, Floyd Gottredson (Mickey Mouse) [d: 7-22-86]

   In 1906 Actor/comedian, Benny Baker (No Time For Sergeants) [d: 9-20-94]

   In 1910 Children's Author/illustrator, Leo Lionni [d: 10-99]

   In 1913 Actor, Tyrone Power (Mark of Zorro) [d: 11-15-58]

   In 1915 Actress, Alice Faye (Alexander's Ragtime Band) [d: 5-9-98]

   In 1919 Football Hall-of-Famer, Tony Canadeo (Packers) [d: 11-29-03]

   In 1921 Scientist, Arthur Schawlow (co-invented the laser) [d: 4-28-99]

   In 1922 Actor, Phil Gordon (Jasper DePew-Beverly Hillbillies) (94)

   In 1927 Actress, Pat Carroll (Make Room For Daddy, Ted Knight Show) (89)

   In 1929 Actor, John S. Ragin (Dr. Astin-Quincy ME) (87)

   In 1930 X-15 pilot, Michael J. Adams

   In 1932 Actor, Will Hutchins (Sugarfoot, No Time For Sergeants) (84)

   In 1934 Singer, Ace Cannon (Tuff, Stay Away From Me) (82)

   In 1937 Actor/comedian, Sandy Baron (Jack-Seinfeld) [d: 1-21-01]

   In 1938 Actor/singer, Michael Martin Murphy (Unmarried Woman) (78)

   In 1938 Singer, Johnnie Taylor (Disco Lady) [d: 5-31-00]

   In 1940 Actor, Lance Henriksen (Bishop-Alien, Powder, Frank-Millenium) (76)

   In 1940 Actor, Paul S. Rudd (Beacon Hill, Earl-Knots Landing, Sisters) (76)

   In 1941 Former basketball player, Howie Komives (Knicks, Braves) (75)

   In 1942 Country singer, Tammy Wynette (Stand By Your Man) [d: 4-6-98]

   In 1943 Actor/comedian, Michael Palin (Monty Python, Fish Called Wanda) (73)

   In 1944 Actor, Jean-Pierre Leaud (Detective) (72)

   In 1944 Actor, Roger Rees (Robin-Cheers, Boston Common) [d: 7-10-15]

   In 1944 Actor, John Rhys-Davies (Sallah-Indiana Jones, Sliders) (72)

   In 1948 Drummer, Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) (68)

   In 1949 Actress, Anna Bergman (Agent 69) (67)

   In 1951 Gutiarist, Rex Goh (Air Supply) (65)

   In 1954 Drummer, Peter Erskine (Weather Report) (62)

   In 1954 Guitarist, Angelo Kimball (Face To Face) (62)

   In 1955 Actress, Melinda Culea (Amy-The A Team, Paula-Knots Landing) (61)

   In 1957 Actress, Lisa Eilbacher (Beverly Hills Cop, Midnight Caller) (59)

   In 1957 Actor, Richard E. Grant (Bram Stoker's Dracula) (59)

   In 1959 Singer, Ian McCullough (Echo & Bunnymen) (57)

   In 1959 Broadcast journalist, Brian Williams (NBC Nightly News) (57)

   In 1960 Guitarist, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) (56)

   In 1961 Drummer, Sean McLuskey (JoBoxers) (55)

   In 1962 Singer, Gary Daly (China Crisis) (54)

   In 1962 Bassist, Kevin Mooney (Adam Ant) (54)

   In 1963 Singer, James La Brie (Dream Theater) (53)

   In 1964 Singer, Lorraine McIntosh (Deacon Blue) (52)

   In 1964 Songwriter/producer, Kevin Saunderson (Inner City) (52)

   In 1965 Guitarist, Adam Wacht (Trouble Tribe) (51)

   In 1970 Bassist, Joey Phillipy (The Poorboys) (46)

   In 1972 Playmate, Wendy Kaye (July-1991) (44)

   In 1973 Actress, Tina Yothers (Jennifer Keaton-Family Ties) (43)

   In 1975 Actor, Yorlin Madera (Cristan-One Life To Live) (41)

   In 1981 Singer, Craig David (35)

   In 1981 Actress, Danielle Fishel (Topanga-Boy Meets World) (35)

   In 1981 Actor, Graham Sack (Brian-Dunston Checks In) (35)

   In 1988 Singer, Skye Sweetnam (28)