1458 – Eleanor of Viseu, Queen of Portugal (1481-95), born in Beja, Portugal (d. 1525)
1551 – William Camden, English historian (Brittania, Annales), born in London (d. 1623)
1856 – Vasily Vasilyevich Rozanov, Russian philosopher and writer, born in Vetluga, Russian Empire (d. 1919)
1929 – (Fred Lincoln) “Link” Wray, Native American rock guitarist (“Rumble”), born in Dunn, North Carolina (d. 2005)
1947 – Bill Lowery, American politician (U.S. House of Representatives from California, 1981-93), born in San Diego, California
1947 – James Dyson, British inventor, industrial designer, and entrepreneur (bagless vacuum cleaner; bladeless fan), born in Cromer, Norfolk, England
1955 – Ian Callen, Australian cricketer (one Test Australia v India 1978, six wickets), born in Alexandra, Victoria, Australia
1960 – Ravi Ratnayeke, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan pace bowler and opening batsman), born in Colombo, Ceylon
1982 – Lorie [Laure Pester], French singer, born in Le Plessis-Bouchard, Île-de-France
1987 – Nana Kitade, Japanese singer and songwriter, born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan