1740 – Marquis de Sade, French philosopher and writer (Justine). The words sadism and sadist are derived from his name., born in Paris, France (d/ 1814)
1864 – Ben Webster, British actor (Old Curiosity Shop), born in London, England (d. 1947)
1917 – Max Showalter, American actor and composer (Kansas, Niagara, Stockard Channing Show in Caldwell), born in Caldwell, Kansas (d. 2000)
1920 – Tex Schramm, American football team president and general manager (d. 2003)
1930 – Bob Lillis, baseball player
1934 – Johnny Carter, American singer (The Flamingos, The Dells), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2009)
1944 – Antone Tavares, American RandB musician (Tavares)
1949 – Heather Couper, British astronomer and presenter (The Sky at Night). born in Wallesey, England (d. 2020)
1970 – Karen Mok, Hong Kong actress and singer (Around the World in 80 Days), born in Hong Kong
1974 – Tammy Holmes, female outfielder (Colo Silver Bullets), born in Berkeley, California