1501 – Sixt Birck [Xystus Betulius], German writer and humanist (Suzanna), born in Augsburg (d. 1554)
1905 – Eric Boyland, English biochemist (Cancer research), born in Manchester (d. 2002)
1912 – Július Kowalski, Slovak composer, born in Ostrava, Austrian Silesia (d. 2003)
1944 – Nicky Hopkins, British rock session pianist (Rolling Stones (1967-75); The Who – “Getting In Tune”; The Kinks – “Sunny Afternoon”; Beatles – “Revolution”; John Lennon – “Jealous Guy”; Quicksilver Messenger Service), born in Perivale, Middlesex (d. 1994)
1948 – Luis Galván, Argentine soccer centre back (37 caps; Talleres de Córdoba 267 games), born in Fernández, Argentina (d. 2025)
1968 – Mitch Hedberg, American stand-up comedian, born in St. Paul, Minnesota (d. 2005)
1973 – Alexei Kovalev, Russian ice hockey right wing (MVP NHL All-Star Game 2009; Stanley Cup 1994 NY Rangers; Olympic gold 1992), born in Tolyatti, Russia
1976 – Matt Skiba, American punk rock singer-songwriter (Blink-182, 2015-22; Alkaline Trio; Heavens), born in Chicago, Illinois
1980 – Shinsuke Nakamura, Japanese professional wrestler (WWE), born in Mineyama, Japan
1989 – Daniel Kaluuya, British actor and writer (Get Out), born in London, England