Born On This Day...

In 1368 King Charles VI Of France (1380-1422)
In 1809 German conductor/composer, Felix Mendelssohn
In 1811 Publisher/editor, Horace Greeley (founded New York Tribune)
In 1820 Arctic explorer, Elisha Kent Kane (Kane Basin off NW Greenland)
In 1821 First U.S. female doctor, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
In 1830 British Prime Minister, Robert Cecil (1885-1902)
In 1853 Inventor, Hudson Maxim (World War I explosives)
In 1862 U.S. Supreme Court Justice, James C. McReynolds (1914-41)
In 1874 American writer/painter, Gertrude Stein (A Rose Is A Rose)
In 1883 Novelist, Clarence Mulford (Hopalong Cassidy)
In 1890 Actor/comedian, Charles J. Correll (Andy-Amos 'n Andy)
In 1894 Artist, Norman Rockwell (Saturday Evening Post covers)
In 1904 Bank robber, Pretty Boy Floyd (FBI most wanted) [d: 10-22-34]
In 1907 Author, James A. Michener (South Pacific, Space) [d: 10-16-97]
In 1911 Blues singer, Jesse Thomas [d: 8-13-95]
In 1909 Bassist, Artie Bernstein (Benny Goodman) [d: 1-4-64]
In 1918 Talk host/comedian, Joey Bishop (Joey Bishop Show) [d: 10-17-07]
In 1920 Author, Dr. Henry Heimlich (developed anti-choking procedure) [d: 12-17-16]
In 1920 Actress, Bibi Osterwald (Bridget Loves Bernie) [d: 1-2-02]
In 1925 Actor, John Fiedler (Bob Newhart Show, One Life to Live) [d: 6-25-05]
In 1926 Auto racer, Arthur Arfons (Green Monster 1964-536.71 mph) [d: 12-3-07]
In 1925 Actor/comedian, Shelley Berman (Love American Style) [d: 9-1-17]
In 1928 Singer, Frankie Vaughan [d: 9-17-99]
In 1929 Singer, Russell Arms (Your Hit Parade) [d: 2-13-12]
In 1930 Actress, Joan Rice (Blonde Bait, Payroll) [d: 1-1-97]
In 1932 Actress, Peggy Ann Garner (Little Women) [d: 10-16-84]
In 1934 Actor, Jeremy Kemp (Winds Of War) [d: 7-19-19]
In 1935 Blues guitarist, Johnny "Guitar" Watson [d: 5-17-96]
In 1938 Actor, Victor C. Buono (King Tut-TV's Batman) [d: 1-1-82]
In 1938 Boxing Hall-of-Famer, Emile Griffith (85-24-2 with 23 KOs) [d: 7-23-13]
In 1938 Football player, Elijah Pitts (Packers; Superbowl I) [d: 7-11-98]
In 1940 Singer, Angelo D'Aleo (Dion & the Belmonts) (80)
In 1940 Football Hall-of-Famer, Fran Tarkenton (Giants, Vikings) (80)
In 1941 Actress, Bridget Hanley (Candy-Here Come The Brides) (79)
In 1941 Golfer, Carol Mann (LPGA Hall of Fame 1977) [d: 5-20-18]
In 1941 Singer, Chuck Tharp (The Fireballs) [d: 2006]
In 1943 Actress, Blythe Danner (Butterflies Are Free, Prince of Tides) (77)
In 1943 Singer, Dennis Edwards (Temptations) [d: 2-1-18]
In 1943 Bassist, Eric Haydock (The Hollies) [d: 1-5-19]
In 1945 Football Hall-of-Famer, Bob Griese (Dolphins) (75)
In 1947 Baseball player, Joe Coleman (Tigers) (73)
In 1947 Singer/guitarist, Dave Davies (Kinks) (73)
In 1947 Singer/songwriter, Melanie Safka (Lay Down, Brand New Key) (73)
In 1949 Bassist, Arthur Kane (New York Dolls) [d: 7-13-04]
In 1950 Actress, Morgan Fairchild (Mork & Mindy, Dallas, Falcon Crest) (70)
In 1952 Baseball player, Fred Lynn (Red Sox, Angels) (68)
In 1956 Actor, Nathan Lane (Timon-The Lion King, Birdcage, Mouse Hunt) (64)
In 1958 Drummer, Lee Crystal (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts) [d: 11-6-13]
In 1959 Actor, Thomas Calabro (Michael Mancini-Melrose Place) (61)
In 1959 Drummer, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst (The Cure) (61)
In 1960 Actress, B.J. Jefferson (Ronnie-Another World) (60)
In 1961 Actor, Keith Gordon (Dressed To Kill, Legend of Billie Jean) (59)
In 1962 Actress, Michele Greene (Abby-L.A. Law, Bay City Blues) (58)
In 1964 Country singer/songwriter, Matraca Berg (56)
In 1965 Actress, Maura Tierney (NewsRadio, Primal Fear, Liar Liar, ER) (55)
In 1966 Playmate, Gillian Bonner (April-1996) (54)
In 1970 Actor, Warwick Davis (Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone) (50)
In 1970 Guitarist, Richie Kotzen (Poison) (50)
In 1971 Actress, Elisa Donovan (Beverly Hills 90210, Sabrina TTW) (49)
In 1976 Actress, Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers, Now You See Me) (44)
In 1977 Trombonist, Grant Barry (Reel Big Fish) (43)
In 1977 Actress, Maitland Ward (Bold & the Beautiful, Boy Meets World) (43)
In 1978 Attorney, Amal Clooney (wife of George Clooney) (42)
In 1978 Actress, Kelly Sullivan (General Hospital) (42)
In 1982 Actress, Bridget Regan (White Collar) (38)
In 1984 Reality star, Derrick Levasseur (Big Brother) (36)
In 1988 Singer, Chantelle Paige (32)
In 1989 Football player, Julio Jones (Falcons) (31)
In 1990 Singer, Sean Kingston (Beautiful Girls) (30)
In 1995 Actor, Thomas Jansen (Hunter Street) (25)

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