1851 – Asa Griggs Candler, developed Coca-Cola
1864 – Alessandro Longo, Italian composer and musicologist, born in Amantea, Italy (d. 1945)
1873 – Alfred “Al” Smith, American politician, 4 time Governor of New York (1919-20 and 1923-28), and 1st Catholic nominee for US President (1928), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1944)
1884 – Hideki Tojo, Japanese Prime Minister during WW II (1941-44), born in Tokyo (d. 1948)
1958 – Brandon Clark, American actor (Sean-The Fitzpatricks), born in NYC, New York
1964 – Duglas T. Stewart, Scottish musician (BMX Bandits)
1965 – David Baker, UK cyclist, born in Sheffield, England
1972 – Kerry Collins, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback ( Penn State Uni; Pro Bowl 1996, 2008; Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans), born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1973 – Ato Boldon, Trinidadian athlete
1981 – Ali Al Habsi, Omani footballer