1858 – Frederick Zech Jr, American composer and pianist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1926)
1902 – David O Selznick, American Academy Award-winning producer (Gone With The Wind; Rebecca), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1965)
1928 – Arnold Rüütel, Estonian president
1943 – Bruce Raymond, British jockey, born in Hatfield
1947 – Thomas Tessier, American author
1952 – Kikki Danielsson, Swedish pop and country singer, yodeler, and accordion player, born in Osby, Sweden
1953 – John Diamond, English journalist, born in London, England (d. 2001)
1969 – John Scalzi, American writer
1970 – Sally Phillips, English comedian and actress (Smack the Pony, Miranda), born in Hong Kong
1977 – Chas Licciardello, Australian comedian, member of The Chaser