1659 – Campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologian (wrote work on prophetic theology – Anacrisis Apocalypseos Joannis Apostoli), born in Leeuwarden, Dutch Republic (d. 1722)
1788 – Friedrich Rückert, German Poet, Translator and Orientalist (d. 1866)
1832 – Philip Danforth Armour, American industrialist (foundered meatpacking firm Armour Foods), born in Stockbridge, New York (d. 1901)
1880 – Julius Tannen, American vaudeville comedian (Great Moment), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1965)
1893 – José Calvo Sotelo, Spanish politician (Minister of Finance 1925-30, his murder helped lead to civil war), born in Tui, Spain (d. 1936)
1910 – Olga Berggolts, Russian poet (d. 1975)
1934 – Nicholas Goodison, CEO (TSB Group)
1961 – Charles Wright, American professional wrestler known as “The Godfather”
1965 – Krist Novoselic, American rock bassist, and accordion player (Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”; Giants In The Trees), born in Compton, California
1970 – Eric Lynch, NFL running back (Detroit Lions)