1880 – Alexander Grin, Russian novelist (Jessie and Morgiana), born in Vyatka, Kirov Oblast, Russia (d. 1932)
1881 – Louis Schelfhout, Dutch painter and graphic artist, born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1943)
1903 – Mauritius van Haegendoren, Flemish historian and senator, born in Leuven, Belgium (d. 1994)
1927 – Martial Solal, composer
1934 – Christian “Sonny” Jurgensen, American NFL quarterback (Wash Redskins) and sportscaster, born in Wilmington, North Carolina
1948 – Ron Blomberg, 1st baseman (NY Yankees)/1st designated hitter
1948 – Andrei Pleşu, Romanian writer, essayist
1960 – Rodney Alan Greenblat, American graphic artist
1972 – Anthony Calvillo, CFL quarterback (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
1974 – Benjamin Limo, Kenyan runner, born in Eldoret, Kenya