Born On This Day...

In 1718 Inventor/cabinet maker, Thomas Chippendale

In 1755 American patriot, Nathan Hale (hanged by the British as a spy)

In 1756 Painter, John Trumbull (signed the Declaration of Independence)

In 1842 Inventor, James "Steel" MacKaye (foldable chairs, moveable stage)

In 1850 Physicist, Karl F. Braun (co-developer of wireless telegraphy)

In 1860 Theologian/author, William Inge

In 1868 Explorer, Robert Scott (led ill-fated South Pole expedition)

In 1875 German novelist, Thomas Mann (Magic Mountain)

In 1885 Country performer/fiddler, James Gideon "Gid" Tanner

In 1886 Heart specialist, Paul Dudley White

In 1892 Inventor, Donald F. Duncan (Yo-Yo)

In 1892 Bandleader/singer, Ted Lewis (Just A Gigolo)

In 1896 Dramatist/playwright, Robert Sherriff (Journey's End)

In 1898 Actor, Walter Abel (Handle With Care, Grace Quigley)

In 1903 Armenian musician/composer, Aram Khachaturian (Gayane) [d: 5-1-78]

In 1907 Baseball Hall-Of-Famer, Bill Dickey (Yankees) [d: 11-12-93]

In 1918 Actor, Richard Crane (Lt. Plehan-Surside Six) [d: 3-9-69]

In 1925 Trombonist, Al Grey [d: 3-24-00]

In 1926 Cartoonist, Tom Ryan (Tumbleweeds) (90)

In 1928 Former California Governor, George Deukmejian (88)

In 1930 Blues drummer, S.P. Leary [d: 1-26-98]

In 1932 Astronaut, David R. Scott, (Gemini VIII, Apollo IX, XV) (84)

In 1932 Actress, Billie Whitelaw (Omen, Charlie Bubbles) (84)

In 1934 Civil rights activist, Roy Innis (82)

In 1935 Spritual leader, Dalai Lama [Gejong Tenzin Gyatsho] (Tibet) (81)

In 1935 Football Hall-of-Famer, Bobby Mitchell (Browns, Redskins) (81)

In 1936 Singer, Levi Stubbs (4 Tops) [d: 10-17-08]

In 1939 Singer/songwriter, Gary "U.S." Bonds (New Orleans) (77)

In 1939 Marian Wright Edelman, president of Children's Defense Fund (77)

In 1940 Percussionist, Laudir DeOliveira (Chicago) (76)

In 1940 Swimmer, Sandra Morgan (Olympic-Gold-1956) (76)

In 1940 Actor, Richard Paul (People Vs. Larry Flynt) [d: 12-25-98]

In 1942 Singer, Howie Kane (Jay & the Americans) (74)

In 1942 U.S. freestyle swimmer, Sandra Morgan (Olympic-Gold-1956) (74)

In 1943 U.S. hurdler, Willie D. Davenport (Olympic-Gold-1968) (73)

In 1943 Singer, Joe Stampley (Soul Song) (73)

In 1944 Singer/guitarist, Peter Albin (Big Brother & the Holding Company) (72)

In 1944 Guitarist/songwriter, Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream) (72)

In 1944 Guitarist, Clarence White (Byrds, Rick Nelson) [d: 7-14-73]

In 1945 Actor, David Dukes (Winds of War, Sisters, Mommies) [d: 10-9-00]

In 1946 Comedian, Chelsea Brown (Laugh-in, Matt Lincoln) (70)

In 1947 Equestrian show jumper, Marion Coakes (Olympic-Silver-1968) (69)

In 1947 Singer, Terry Williams (New Christy Minstrels, First Edition) (69)

In 1948 Drummer, Shorty Beck (Shocking Blue) (68)

In 1949 Actor, Robert Englund (Freddie Krueger-Nightmare On Elm Street) (67)

In 1951 Singer/songwriter, Dwight Twilley (I'm On Fire, Girls) (65)

In 1954 Actor, Steve Barton (Bailey-Another World) [d: 7-21-01]

In 1954 Actor, Harvey Fierstein (Karl-The Simpsons, Mrs. Doubtfire) (62)

In 1955 Actress/comedian, Sandra Bernhard (King of Comedy, Roseanne) (61)

In 1956 Tennis Hall-of-Famer, Bjorn Borg (Wimbeldon 1976-80) (60)

In 1956 Actress, Marilyn Jones (Carey-King's Crossing) (60)

In 1959 Actress, Amanda Pays (Theora-Max Headroom, Tina-The Flash) (57)

In 1960 Actor, Gary Graham (Matthew Sikes-Alien Nation, Enterprise) (56)

In 1960 Guitarist, Steve Vai (David Lee Roth, Whitesnake) (56)

In 1961 Baseball player, Kevin Gross (Dodgers) (55)

In 1961 Singer/songwriter, Dee C. Lee (Wham!, Style Council) (55)

In 1961 Actress, Sydney Walsh (Mo-Hooperman) (55)

In 1962 Singer/bassist, Tom Araya (Slayer) (54)

In 1963 Actor, Jason Isaacs (The Patriot, Peter Pan, Harry Potter) (53)

In 1963 Football player, Ruben Mayes (53)

In 1963 Actor, Anthony Starke (Licence To Kill, George Carlin Show) (53)

In 1964 Dancer/singer, Allison Fonte (Mickey Mouse Club 70s) (52)

In 1964 Actor, Vincent Young (Noah-Beverly Hills 90210) (52)

In 1966 Musician, Gary Newby (Railway Children) (50)

In 1966 Bassist, Sean Yseult (White Zombie) (50)

In 1967 Actor, Max Casella (Vinnie-Doogie Howser M.D.) (49)

In 1967 Actor, Paul Giamatti (Private Parts, Sideways) (49)

In 1968 Singer, Damien Hall (Guy) (48)

In 1973 Country singer, Lisa Brokop (43)

In 1974 Rock musician, Uncle Kracker [Matthew Shafer] (42)

In 1975 Actress, Staci Keanan (Nicole-My Two Dads, Dana-Step By Step) (41)

In 1976 Actor, Lukas Haas (Witness, Ryan White Story, Mars Attacks!) (40)