Born On This Day...

In 1503 French physician/astrologer, Nostradamus
In 1546 Astronomer, Tycho Brahe
In 1739 French economist, Pierre Samuel du Pont
In 1894 Actor, Theo Goetz (Papa Bauer-The Guiding Light)
In 1895 King George VI of England (1936-52) (father of Elizabeth II)
In 1896 American aviator, James H. Doolittle (led 1st bombing raid on Japan)
In 1897 Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman elected to both houses of Congress
In 1898 Actress, Lillian Randolph (Madame Queen-Amos 'n Andy, Roots)
In 1908 Actor, Morey Amsterdam (Buddy-Dick Van Dyke Show) [d: 10-28-96]
In 1908 Actor, Laurence Naismith (Diamonds Are Forever) [d: 6-5-92]
In 1909 American biochemist, Edward L. Tatum (Nobel-1958) [d: 11-5-75]
In 1910 Singer/saxophonist, Budd Johnson [d: 10-20-84]
In 1911 Orchestra leader/novelty singer Spike Jones [d: 5-1-65]
In 1922 TV producer, Don Hewitt (60 Minutes) [d: 8-19-09]
In 1923 Actor, Sully Boyar (Dog Day Afternoon, Car Wash) [d: 3-23-01]
In 1932 Actor/director, George Furth (Blazing Saddles) [d: 8-11-08]
In 1932 Singer, Abbe Lane (Xavier Cugat Show) (89)
In 1932 Singer, Charlie Rich (Behind Closed Doors) [d: 7-25-95]
In 1934 Singer, Johnny Moore (The Drifters) [d: 12-30-98]
In 1935 Actor, Lewis Arquette (J.D. Pickett-The Waltons) [d: 2-10-01]
In 1935 Actress, Lee Remick (Days Of Wine & Roses) [d: 7-2-91]
In 1936 Astronaut, Robert Allan Ridley Parker (STS-9, 35) (85)
In 1938 Brazil Catholic theologian Leonardo Boff (83)
In 1938 Actor, Hal Williams (Sanford & Son, Private Benjamin, 227) (83)
In 1939 Football player, Ernie Davis (1st black to win Heisman) [d: 5-18-63]
In 1943 Singer/bassist Frank Allen (The Searchers) (78)
In 1946 Actress, Patty Duke (Patty Duke Show, Miracle Worker) [d: 3-29-16]
In 1946 Tennis Hall-of-Famer, Stan Smith (Wimbeldon-1972) (75)
In 1946 Singer, Joyce Wilson (Tony Orlando & Dawn) (75)
In 1948 Actress, Dee Wallace (E.T., New Lassie) (73)
In 1949 Baseball player, Bill Buckner (Red Sox) [d: 5-27-19]
In 1949 Bassist, Cliff Williams (AC/DC) (72)
In 1951 Chess player, Jan Timman (70)
In 1953 Tennis player/actor Vijay Amritraj (MI6 agent Vijay-Octopussy) (68)
In 1954 Actor, James Horan (Clay Alden-Loving) (67)
In 1954 Auto racer, Alan Kulwicki [d: 4-1-93]
In 1960 Astronaut, Catherine G. Coleman (61)
In 1960 Actor, Don Franklin (Noah-The Young Riders, Seaquest DSV) (61)
In 1963 Actress, Cynthia Gibb (Search For Tomorrow, Madman of People) (58)
In 1964 Actor/singer Todd Turquand (Mickey Mouse Club 70s, Rhoda) (57)
In 1965 Actor, Ted Raimi (Lt. J.G. Mack O'Neill-SeaQuest DSV) (56)
In 1967 Actress, Noelle Beck (Trish-Loving, Fletch Lives) (54)
In 1969 Actor, Archie Kao (Archie Johnson-CSI) (52)
In 1971 Actress, Tia Texada (Maritza Cruz-Third Watch) (50)
In 1975 Singer, Brian Dalyrimple (Soul For Real) (46)
In 1975 Playmate, Inga Drozdova (November-1997) (46)
In 1976 Actress, Tammy Blanchard (Drew-The Guiding Light) (45)
In 1977 Actress, Tasha Danner (New Mickey Mouse Club) (44)
In 1984 Drummer, Mike Fuentes (Isles & Glaciers, Pierce The Veil) (37)
In 1984 Actor, Jackson Rathbone (The Twilight Saga) (37)
In 1987 Singer, Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) (34)
In 1988 Singer/actress Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) (33)
In 1991 Rap singer, Kiari Cephus (Migos) (30)
In 1992 Singer, Tori Kelly (Unbreakable Smile) (29)

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