Born On This Day...

In 1882 Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. president (1933-1945)

In 1894 Boris III, tsar of Bulgaria (1918-43)

In 1899 Scientist/physician, Max Theiler (developed Yellow fever vaccine)

In 1911 Singer/drummer, Roy "Little Jazz" Eldridge [d: 2-26-89]

In 1911 Actor, Hugh Marlow (Twelve O'Clock High, Another World) [d: 5-2-82]

In 1912 Author/historian, Barbara Tuchman (The Guns of August) [d: 2-6-89]

In 1914 Actor, John Ireland (Jed Colby-Rawhide) [d: 3-21-92]

In 1914 Actor, David Wayne (Ellery Queen, Digger Barnes-Dallas) [d: 2-9-95]

In 1918 Actor, David Opatoshu (Who'll Stop The Rain, Exodus) [d: 4-30-96]

In 1922 Actor/comedian, Dick Martin (Rowan & Martin, Laugh-In) [d: 5-24-08]

In 1923 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Walt Dropo [d: 12-17-10]

In 1925 Actress, Dorothy Malone (Peyton Place, Hazel-Basic Instinct) (92)

In 1926 Actress, Bernadette O'Farrell (Maid Marian-Robin Hood) [d: 9-29-99]

In 1928 Singer/actress, Ruth Brown (Teardrops From My Eyes/Hello Larry) [d: 11-17-06]

In 1928 Producer/director, Harold Prince (Phantom of the Opera) (89)

In 1929 Composer, Morton Stevens (Hawaii Five-O, Gunsmoke) [d: 11-11-91]

In 1930 Actor, Don Brockett (Chef Brockett-Mr. Rogers) [d: 5-2-95]

In 1930 Actor, Gene Hackman (Unforgiven, Crimson Tide, Get Shorty) (87)

In 1933 TV host/author, Louis Rukeyser (Wall Street Week) [d: 5-2-06]

In 1934 Actress/singer, Tammy Grimes (Can't Stop The Music, Loving) [d: 10-30-16]

In 1935 Country singer, Norma Jean Bowman (Satin Sheets) (82)

In 1937 Actress, Vanessa Redgrave (Howards End, Max-Mission Impossible) (80)

In 1937 World chess champion, Boris Spassky (1969-72) (80)

In 1941 U.S. Vice President, Richard B. "Dick" Cheney (2001-09) (76)

In 1941 Singer, Joe Terranova (Danny & the Juniors) (76)

In 1942 Singer/songwriter, Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane/Starship) (75)

In 1943 Former baseball player, Davey Johnson (Orioles, Braves, Cubs) (74)

In 1947 Singer/guitarist, Steve Marriott (Small Faces) [d: 4-20-91]

In 1949 Trumpeter/keyboardist, William King (Commodores) (68)

In 1951 Singer/songwriter, Phil Collins (Two Hearts, One More Night) (66)

In 1951 Actor, Charles Dutton (Roc, Low Down Dirty Shame, Nick of Time) (66)

In 1951 Singer/guitarist, Marv Ross (Quarterflash) (66)

In 1955 Golfer, Curtis Strange (U.S. Open, 1988-89) (62)

In 1957 Golfer, Payne Stewart [d: 10-25-99]

In 1958 Actress/comedian, Brett Butler (Grace Kelly-Grace Under Fire) (59)

In 1959 Singer, Jody Watley (Real Love, Looking For A New Love) (58)

In 1960 Actor, Tony O'Dell (Alan-Head of the Class) (57)

In 1963 Actress, Daphne Ashbrook (Our Family Honor, Charlie Grace, Jag) (54)

In 1965 Actress/playmate, Julie McCullough (Julie-Growing Pains) (52)

In 1967 Guitarist, Bill Leverty (Firehouse) (50)

In 1968 Prince, Felipe De Borbon of Spain (son of King Juan Carlos) (49)

In 1971 Actor, Darren Boyd (Ben-Watching Ellie) (46)

In 1972 Country singer, Tammy Cochran (45)

In 1974 Actor, Christian Bale (Ring of Fire, The Dark Knight, The Prestige) (43)

In 1980 Actor, Wilmer Valderrama (That 70's Show, NCIS) (37)

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