1717 – Johann Winckelmann, German archaeologist (History of Ancient Art), born in Stendal, Prussia (d. 1768)
1848 – Joel Chandler Harris, American writer (created Uncle Remus stories), born in Eatonton, Georgia (d. 1908)
1854 – P. J. Hannikainen, Finnish composer, born in Nurmes, Finland (d. 1924)
1905 – Dalton Trumbo, American writer/film director (Johnny Got His Gun)
1934 – Alan Ridout, British composer, born in West Wickham, England (d. 1996)
1953 – John Malkovich, American actor (The Killing Fields; Dangerous Liaisons), born in Christopher, Illinois
1975 – Stuart McRae, Australian rower (Olympics 1996)
1976 – Chris Booker, American baseball player, born in West Virginia
1982 – Vincent Accardi, American guitarist (Brand New), born in Wantagh, New York,
1982 – Tamilla Abassova, Russian cyclist, born in Moscow, Russia