1825 – Ferdinand Lassalle, French socialist and political activist (Allgemeiner), born in Breslau, Prussia (d. 1864)
1901 – Glenway Wescott, American writer (Apartment in Athens), born in Kewaskum, Wisconsin (d. 1987)
1917 – David Westheimer, American novelist (Von Ryan’s Express), born in Houston, Texas (d. 2005)
1930 – Clive Exton, British scriptwriter and playwright, born in Islington, London
1932 – Joel Grey [Katz], American Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning actor and singer (Cabaret; Remo Williams; 7% Solution), born in Cleveland, Ohio
1935 – Richard Berry, American doo-wop bass vocalist and songwriter (“Louie, Louie”), born in Extension, Louisiana (d. 1997)
1951 – Jim Holton, Scottish soccer defender (15 caps; Manchester United, Coventry City), born in Lesmahagow, Scotland (d. 1993)
1955 – Kevin Brady, American politician (Rep Texas (R) 1997-), born in Vermillion, South Dakota
1960 – Jeremy Clarkson, English journalist and broadcaster (Top Gear), born in Doncaster, England
1961 – Vincent Gallo, American actor, director, writer (Buffalo ’66, The Brown Bunny), born in Buffalo, New York