1872 – Paul Léautaud [Maurice Boissard], French writer and theatre critic (Petit ami), born in Paris, France (d. 1956)
1908 – Lillian Bond, English-American actress (Air Mail, Pick-up, Blond Cheat), born in London (d. 1991)
1916 – James Crow, American geneticist and educator (Genetic Theories and Influences: Comments on the Value of Diversity), born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania (d. 2012)
1922 – Antonio Bibalo, Italian-Norwegian pianist, contemporary classical and opera composer (The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder ; Ghosts), born in Trieste, Italy (d. 2008)
1924 – Donald Baverstock, British TV producer, born in Cardiff, United Kingdom (d. 1995)
1933 – Ray Dolby, American engineer, sound expert, and inventor (Dolby noise reduction system), born in Portland, Oregon (d. 2013)
1959 – Bob Rosenberg, American musician (Will To Power – “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley”), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1973 – Burnie Burns, American film producer and comedian (Machinima, Rooster Teeth), born in Rochester, New York
1977 – Curtis Cregan, American actor, born in Vintage, Pennsylvania
1981 – Olivier Rochus, Belgian tennis player, born in Namur, Belgium