- 480 Benedict of Nursia, Christian saint and founder of Western Christian monasticism, born in Norcia, Umbria, Odoacer's Kingdom (d. 547)
- 1316 King Robert II of Scotland, first monach of the House of Stewart (1371-90), born in Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland (d. 1390)
- 1409 John II, French duke of Alencon (fought alongside Jeanne d'arc), born at Château d'Argentan, France (d. 1476)
- 1459 Adrian VI [Adriaan F Boeyens], Dutch Pope (1522-23) last non-Italian pope for 455 years, born in Utrecht, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1523)
- 1481 Franz von Sickingen, German knight, born in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, Palatine County of Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1523)
- 1545 Thomas Bodley, English diplomat and scholar (founder of the Bodleian Library), born in Exeter, England (d. 1612)
- 1555 Ludovico Spontoni, Italian Renaissance composer, baptized in Bologna, Papal States (d. pre 1609)
- 1578 George Sandys, English colonist and poet, born in Bishopsthorpe, England (d. 1644)
- 1705 William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, Scottish judge and politician, born in Scone Palace, Scotland (d. 1793)
- 1755 Antoine-Frederic Gresnick, Belgian composer, born in Liège, Belgium (d. 1799)
- 1759 Johann Christian Friedrich Haeffner, German-Swedish organist, composer, conductor, choirmaster, and educator (Studentsång), born in Oberschönau, Saxony (d. 1833)
- 1760 Camille Desmoulins, French journalist, pamphleteer and revolutionary leader (his oratory led to storming of the Bastille), born in Guise, France (d. 1794)
- 1769 DeWitt Clinton, American politician (Senator, Governor and Mayor of New York, had Erie Canal constructed), born in Little Britain, New York (d. 1828)
- 1770 Louis-Gabriel Suchet, French nobleman (Duke of Albufera), and military commander (Marshal of the Empire), born in Lyon, France (d. 1826)
- 1779 Joel Roberts Poinsett, American statesman (Minister to Mexico, 1825-29; Secretary of War, 1837-41), physician, and botanist, born in Charleston, South Carolina (d. 1851)
American born 1st President of Republic of Texas (1836-38, 1841-44) who helped bring Texas into the United States as a constituent state, born in Rockbridge County, Virginia
- 1800 Evgeny Baratynsky, Russian poet, born in Vyazhlya, Russia (d. 1844)
256th Pope (1878-1903), born in Carpineto, Papal States
- 1813 George Alexander Macfarren, British composer and musicologist, born in London, England (d. 1887)
- 1815 Antonio Buzzolla, Italian composer, born in Adria, Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy (d. 1871)
- 1816 Alexander Bullock, American lawyer, politician, and 26th Governor of Massachusetts, born in Royalston, Massachusetts (d. 1882)
- 1817 Janos Arany, Hungarian epic poet (Toldi, Death of King Buda), born in Nagyszalonta, Kingdom of Hungary (d. 1882)
- 1820 Multatuli [Eduard Douwes Dekker], Dutch writer (Max Havelaar), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1887)
Czech composer (The Bartered Bride; Má vlast; Moldau), born in Litomyšl, Kingdom of Bohemia
- 1824 Henry Beebee Carrington, American lawyer, professor, prolific author, and Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Wallingford, Connecticut (d. 1912)
- 1824 Konstantin Ushinsky, Russian educationalist (credited as the founder of scientific pedagogy in Russia), born in Tula, Russia (d. 1870)
- 1828 Jefferson Columbus Davis, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Clark County, Indiana (d. 1879)
- 1829 Carl Schurz, German-American journalist and Major General (Union Army), born in Erftstadt, Germany (d. 1906)
- 1836 Henry Billings Brown, American jurist (U.S. Supreme Court Justice, 1891-1906), born in Lee, Massachusetts (d. 1913)
- 1838 David Duffle Wood, American blind composer, organist, and choir master (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church), born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1910)
- 1842 Carl Jacobsen, Danish brewer (Carlsburg), and philanthropist, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1914)
- 1843 Maria Clotilde of Savoy, Princess Napoléon, wife of Prince Napoléon-Jérôme Bonaparte, born in the Royal Palace of Turin, Kingdom of Sardinia (d. 1911)
- 1844 Herman Schaepman 'the Doctor', Dutch poet, Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and politician, born in Tubbergen, Netherlands (d. 1903)
- 1849 Robert Means Thompson, American US Navy officer, lawyer, business magnate, and administrator (American Olympic Association), born in Corsica, Pennsylvania (d. 1930)
- 1859 Sholem Aleichem [Solomon Rabinowitz], Yiddish author and playwright (Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye the Dairyman), born in Pereyaslav, Russian Empire (d. 1916)
- 1860 Susanna M. Salter, 1st American female mayor and temperance leader, born in Lamira, Ohio (d. 1961)
- 1862 John Jay Chapman, American poet, and writer (Learning & Other Essays), born in New York City (d. 1933)
- 1865 Théo Ysaÿe, Belgian composer, and pianist, born in Verviers, Belgium (d. 1918)
- 1875 Hans Lietzman, German theologist and church historian, born in Düsseldorf (d. 1942)
260th Roman Catholic Pope (1939-58), born in Rome, Kingdom of Italy
- 1878 Wander Johannes de Haas, Dutch physicist (Shubnikov–de Haas effect), born in Lisse, Netherlands (d. 1960)
- 1882 Wallis Clark, British-American stage and screen actor (Penny Serenade; Great Guy; Postal Inspector; Easy Money), born in Essex, England (d. 1961)
- 1884 Léon Jongen, Belgian organist, composer, and academic, born in Liège, Belgium (d. 1969)
- 1886 (Willis) "Obie" O'Brien, American Academy Award-winning stop-action animator (The Lost World; King Kong; Mighty Joe Young), born in Oakland, California (d. 1962)
- 1890 Oscar Egg, Swiss bicycle racer (3 x world hour record), born in Schlatt, Switzerland (d. 1961)
- 1892 Felix Bressart, German actor (Ninotchka, Escape, Crossroads), born in Eydtkuhnen, East Prussia, Germany (d. 1949)
- 1893 Maxime Dumoulin, French composer, born in Lille, France (d. 1972)
- 1894 Renaat Veremans, Flemish organist, composer, and conductor (Flemish Opera, Antwerp, 1921-44), born in Lierre, Belgium (d. 1969)
- 1896 Clair Bee, American College Basketball and Basketball Hall of Fame coach (Long Island University undefeated 1936, 39; National Invitation Tournament 1939, 41), born in Grafton, West Virginia (d. 1983)
- 1897 M. Lincoln Schuster, Austrian-born American book publisher and co-founder of Simon & Schuster, born in Kałusz, Austria-Hungry (d. 1970)
- 1899 Harald Søltoft Agersnap, Danish cellist, pianist, conductor, and composer (Royal Danish Theatre, 1931-66), born in Vinding, Denmark (d. 1982)
- 1899 Pattie Menzies, Australian wife of PM Robert Menzies, born in Alexandra, Australia (d. 1995)
- 1900 Kurt Weill, German-American composer and collaborator of Bertolt Brecht (Die Dreigroschenoper - The Threepenny Opera), born in Dessau, Germany (d. 1950)
- 1902 Edward Condon, American nuclear physicist (pioneer in quantum mechanics, involved in Manhattan Project), born in Alamogordo, New Mexico (d. 1974)
- 1902 Moe Berg, American Major League Baseball catcher, coach, and spy for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II, born in New York (d. 1972)
American children's author (The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham), born in Springfield, Massachusetts
- 1905 Howard Garns, American architect and creator of the Number Place puzzle, now known as Sudoku, born in Connersville, Indiana (d. 1989)
- 1905 Marc Blitzstein, American opera and theater composer, librettist (The Cradle Will Rock), and translator (Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill works), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1964)
- 1907 Jheri [Robert] Redding, American hairdresser and businessman (created the Jheri curl and hair conditioner), born in Rantoul, Illinois (d. 1998)
- 1908 Fyodor Okhlopkov, Yakut-born Soviet sniper considered one of the deadliest snipers in history, born in Krest-Khal'dzhai, Russian Empire (d. 1968)
- 1908 Jan Brasser, Dutch resistance fighter known as Witte Ko, and communist, born in Uitgeest, Netherlands (d. 1991)
- 1908 Walter Bruch, German electrical engineer, and television equipment pioneer, born in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, German Empire (d. 1990)
- 1909 Hanoch Jacoby, Israeli violist (Israel Philharmonic, 1958-74), educator, and composer, born in Königsberg, German Empire (d. 1990)
American Baseball HOF right fielder and manager (12 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1933; 6 × NL home run leader; NY Giants), born in Gretna, Louisiana
- 1911 William Hansen, American actor (1776, Pinky, Side Street, Homebodies), born in Washington, District of Columbia (d. 1975)
- 1912 (Theodore) "Red" Saunders, American jazz drummer and bandleader, based in Chicago, born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 1981)
- 1912 Arthur Langton, South African cricket medium pace bowler (15 Tests, 40 wickets, 2 x 50; Transvaal), born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa (d. 1942)
- 1913 Celedonio Romero, Spanish-American guitarist (The Romero Guitar Quartet), composer (La Catedral de Colonia), and poet, born in Cienfuegos, Cuba (d. 1996)
- 1913 Georgy Flyorov, Soviet-Russian physicist (spontaneous fission, Soviet atomic bomb project), born in Rostov-on-Don, Russian Empire (d. 1990)
- 1913 Godfried Bomans, Dutch humorist and writer and TV personality (Pieter Bas), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1971)
- 1913 Marjorie Weaver, American actress (Michael Shayne: Private Detective, Young Mr Lincoln), born in Crossville, Tennessee (d. 1994)
- 1913 Mort Cooper, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1942, 43, 45, 46; World Series 1942, 44; NL MVP 1942), born in Atherton, Missouri (d. 1958)
- 1915 Lona Andre [Launa Anderson], American actress (Death in the Air, Case of Baby Sitter), born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 1992)
- 1916 Bernard George Stevens, British composer, born in London, England (d. 1983)
Cuban-American singer ("Babalú"), bandleader, actor (I Love Lucy - "Ricky Riccardo"), and television producer (The Untouchables), born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
- 1917 Alex Graham, Scottish cartoonist who created the comic strip "Fred Basset", born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 1991)
- 1917 David Goodis, American crime fiction writer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1967)
- 1917 Jim Konstanty, American MLB relief pitcher (MLB All Star 1950; NL MVP 1950; Philadelphia Phillies), born in Strykersville, New York (d. 1976)
- 1917 John Gardner, British classical composer, born in Manchester, England (d. 2011)
- 1919 Eddie Lawrence, American comedian and monologist (The Old Philosopher), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2014) [1]
American actress (Farewell to Arms), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- 1919 Tamara Toumanova, Georgian-American prima ballerina (Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo), born in Tyumen, Russian (d. 1996)
- 1920 Enrique Franco, Spanish pianist, composer (Cuerda de presos), music promoter, and broadcaster (National Spanish Radio; Radio Clásica), born in Madrid Spain (d. 2009)
- 1921 Julia Parsons, American naval codebreaker and member of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2025)
- 1921 Norman T. Hatch, American oscar-winning marine cinematographer during WWII (With the Marines at Tarawa), born in Boston (d. 2017)
- 1921 Robert Simpson, British classical composer, and broadcaster (BBC), born in Leamington, Warwickshire, England (d. 1997)
- 1921 Wilhelm Büsing, German equestrian (Olympic silver team eventing, bronze Individual eventing 1952) and coach (Olympics 1956, 60, 64), born in Jade, Germany (d. 2023)
- 1922 Bill Quackenbush, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman (8 x NHL All-Star; Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings) and coach (Princeton), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 1999)
- 1922 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, American jazz saxophonist (Count Basie; Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band), and bandleader, born in Culver City, California (d. 1986)
- 1922 Eric Feldbush [Désiré Feldbusch], Belgian cellist, conductor, and composer (Pastels), born in Grivegnée, Belgium (d. 2007)
- 1922 Mario Zafred, Italian composer, music critic, and opera director, born in Trieste, Italy (d. 1987)
- 1923 György Pásztor, Hungarian ice hockey forward (6 x Hungarian C'hip; Budapest SC, Red Meteor SC; Hungarian IHHOF) and administrator (est. Hungarian IH Federation), born in Törökbálint, Hungary (d. 2022)
- 1923 Harriet Frank Jr. [Goldstein], American screenwriter (Hud, Norma Rae), born in Portland, Oregon (d. 2020)
- 1923 Orrin Keepnews, American jazz producer and founder of Riverside Records and Milestone Records labels, born in The Bronx, New York City (d. 2015)
- 1923 Robert H. Michel, American politician (Rep-R-IL, 1957-95), born in Peoria, Illinois (d. 2017)
- 1924 Alexander "Papa" Lightfoot, American blues singer and harmonica player, born in Natchez, Mississippi (d. 1971)
- 1925 Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis [Charles Thompson], American blues musician (Cold Hands), born in Tippo, Mississippi (d. 1995)
- 1926 Murray Rothbard, American economist, and libertarian, born in The Bronx, NYC (d. 1995)
- 1927 John Romanides, Greek Eastern Orthodox priest and professor, born in Piraeus, Greece (d. 2001)
- 1927 Ray Prosser, Welsh rugby union prop (22 caps Wales, 1 British & Irish Lions; Pontypool) and coach (Pontypool RFC 1969-87), born in Pontypool, Wales (d. 2020)
- 1927 Roger Walkowiak, French road cyclist (Tour de France 1956), born in Montluçon, France (d. 2017)
- 1927 Siegfried Köhler, German composer (Tausend Sterne sind ein Dom), born in Meissen, Germany (d. 1984)
- 1927 Witold Szalonek, Polish composer (Satire), educator, and musicologist, born in Czechowice-Dziedzice, Poland (d. 2001) [1]
- 1928 John Manduell, British-based South African composer and educator (Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, 1973-96), born in Johannesburg, Union of South Africa (d. 2017)
- 1928 José Luis Pérez-Payá, Spanish soccer forward (2 caps; Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid), born in Alcoy, Spain (d. 2022)
- 1928 Katharine Whitehorn, British journalist and columnist (The Observer, 1963-96), born in London (d. 2021)
- 1929 Sir Donald Gosling, British entrepreneur (Central Car Parks; National Car Parks), yachtsman, and WWII Royal Navy veteran, born in South London, England (d. 2019)
- 1930 Emma Penella, Spanish actress, born in Madrid, Spain (d. 2007)
- 1930 John Cullum, American Tony Award-winning stage and screen singer and actor (Hamlet; 1776; Hawaii; Northern Exposure - "Holling"; The Middle - "Big Mike"), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
- 1931 Duane Graveline, doctor and astronaut, born in Newport Vermont (d. 2016)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1985-91), born in Stavropol, Russia [1]
- 1931 Tom Wolfe, American journalist and author (The Right Stuff, Bonfire of the Vanities), born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 2018)
- 1932 Frank E. Petersen, American soldier and both the 1st African American Marine Corps aviator and Marine Corps general, born in Topeka Kansas (d. 2015)
- 1934 Bernard Rands, British-American composer (Wildtrack), born in Sheffield, England
- 1934 Dottie Rambo [Joyce Luttrell], American gospel singer and songwriter, born in Madisonville, Kentucky (d. 2008)
- 1934 Howard Cassady, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1955, Ohio State; NFL C'ship 1957, Detroit Lions), born in Hendrysburg, Ohio (d. 2019)
- 1935 Al Waxman, Canadian radio, stage, and screen actor (Cagney & Lacey - "Lt. Smauels"; Meatballs 3; Spasms), and director, born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2001)
- 1936 Buell Neidlinger, American pop, jazz, and classical session cellist and double bassist (Cecil Taylor; Frank Zappa; Duane Eddy), born in New York City (d. 2018)
Algerian politician, President of Algeria (1999-2019), born in Oujda, Morocco
- 1937 Denny Crum, American College Basketball & Basketball Hall of Fame coach (University of Louisville 1971-2001; NCAA C'ship 1980, 86; 6 x Final Fours), born in San Fernando, California (d. 2023)
- 1938 Donald Schwall, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1961²; AL Rookie of the Year 1961; Boston Red Sox), born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- 1938 Ricardo Lagos, Chilean lawyer and politician (President of Chile, 2000-06), born in Santiago, Chile
- 1938 Simon Estes, American bass-baritone (Wonton, Don Carlos), born in Centerville, Iowa
- 1939 Barbara Luna, American actress (5 Weeks in a Balloon, Gentle Savage), born in New York City
- 1939 Gerard van Tongeren, Dutch pop guitarist and singer (The Buffoons - "Tomorrow Is Another Day; "It's The End"), born in Enschede, Netherlands
- 1940 Billy McNeill, Scottish soccer defender (29 caps; Celtic) and manager (Celtic, Manchester City, Aston Villa), born in Bellshill, Scotland (d. 2019)
- 1940 Frederik van Zyl Slabbert, South African politician, businessman, and leader of the Progressive Federal Party (1979-86), born in Pretoria, South Africa (d. 2010)
- 1940 Tony Croatto [Hermes Martinis], Italian-Puerto Rican folk song singer and composer (Los TNT; Haciendo Punto en Otro Son), and television presenter, born in Udine, Italy (d. 2005)
- 1941 David Satcher, Amdniral and 16th United States Surgeon General (1998-2001), born in Anniston, Alabama
- 1941 John Cornell, Australian screenwriter (Paul Hogan Show; Crocodile Dundee), and director (Crocodile Dundee II), born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (d. 2021)
- 1942 Choi Kwang-jo, South Korean taekwondo national champion, one of the 12 original taekwondo masters, and founder of the Choi Kwang Do international martial art organization, born in Daegu-bu, Korea, Empire of Japan
- 1942 Claude Larose, Canadian NHL right wing (Stanley Cup 1965, 66, 68, 71, 73; Montreal Canadiens), born in Hearst, Ontario
- 1942 John Irving, American short-story writer (The World According to Garp; The Cider House Rules), born in Exeter, New Hampshire
- 1942 Lou Reed, American rock vocalist, songwriter and guitarist (Velvet Underground - "Sweet Jane"; solo - "Walk On The Wild Side"), born in New York City (d. 2013)
- 1942 Luc Plamondon, French Canadian musical lyricist, born in Saint-Raymond, Quebec
- 1943 Juan Carlos Masnik, Uruguayan soccer defender (26 caps; NY Skyliners, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, Nacional, NY Cosmos), born in Soriano, Uruguay (d. 2021)
- 1943 Peter Straub, American award-winning fantasy and horror author, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 1943 Robert Williams (often Robt. Williams) American painter, cartoonist (Zap Comix), and founder of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 1943 Rosa DeLauro, American politician (Rep-D-Connecticut, 1991-), born in New Haven, Connecticut
- 1943 Stephen Dickman, American composer and librettist (Tibetan Dreams; Rabbi Nathan's Prayer), born in Chicago, Illinois
- 1943 Tony Meehan, British rock drummer (Vipers; Drifters: Shadows), born in Hampstead, London (d. 2005)
- 1944 Katherine Crawford, American actress (Captains & King; Gemini Man), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1944 Leif Segerstam, Finnish violinist, conductor, and composer of 342 symphonies (...and counting!), born in Vaasa, Finland
- 1945 Derek Watkins, British trumpet player and composer ("The Spy Who Loved Me"; "Skyfall"), born in Reading, England (d. 2013)
- 1945 Gordon Thompson, Canadian actor (Dynaasty - "Adam Carrington"), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- 1945 Joy Garrett, American actress (Jo Johnson-Days of Our Lives), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 1993)
- 1946 Bobby Eli [Eli Tatarsky], American session and touring guitarist (Philadelphia International Records; Sigma Sound; Salsoul Orchestra), songwriter, and producer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2023) [1]
- 1946 Brian J. Donnelly, American politician (Rep-D-MA, 1979-93), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- 1947 Glenn O’Brien, American magazine editor, writer and television host (TV Party), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2017) [1]
- 1947 Harry Redknapp, English soccer winger (West Ham United; AFC Bournemouth) and manager (Bournemouth, West Ham, Tottenham, Portsmouth, QPR, Southampton), born in London, England
- 1948 Jeff Kennett, Australian politician and 42rd Premier of Victoria (1992-9), born in Melbourne, Victoria
- 1948 Larry Carlton, American jazz and rock session and touring guitarist (Crusaders; Joni Mitchell; Steely Dan), born in Torrance, California
- 1948 Rory Gallagher, Irish rock and blues guitarist and songwriter ("Born on the Wrong Side of Time"), born in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Ireland (d. 1995)
- 1949 Alain Chamfort [Le Govic], French rock singer-songwriter, and piano player, born in Paris, France
- 1949 Gates McFadden, American actress (Beverly Crusher-Star Trek Next Generation), born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- 1949 J. P. R. Williams, Welsh rugby union fullback (55 caps Wales, 8 British & Irish Lions; Grand Slam 1971, 76, 78), born in Bridgend, Wales (d. 2024)
- 1949 Naomi James, New Zealand sailor (first woman to sail single-handed around the world via Cape Horn), born in the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
- 1950 Jeffrey Chodorow, American restaurateur, lawyer, and financier, born in The Bronx, New York
- 1950 Karen Carpenter, American pop vocalist and drummer ("We've Only Just Begun"; "Rainy Days And Mondays"; "Top Of The World"), born in New Haven, Connecticut (d. 1983)
- 1950 Matthew Laurance [Dycoff], American actor (Duet), born in Queens, New York City
- 1950 Mitchel Laurance [Dycoff], American actor (LA Law, Not Necessarily the News), born in Queens, New York City
- 1952 Laraine Newman, comedienne/actress (Saturday Night Live, 1975-80), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1952 Lenny Murphy [Hugh Leonard Murphy], leader of Belfast's notorious Shankill Butchers, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland (d. 1982)
- 1952 Mark Evanier, American comic book and television writer (Garfield and Friends, Kirby: King of Comics), born in Santa Monica, California
- 1953 Russ Feingold, American politician, Senator-D Wisconsin (1993-2011), born in Janesville, Wisconsin
- 1953 William Simmons, American R&B saxophonist and keyboardist (Midnight Star - "No Parking On The Dance Floor"; "Operator"), born in the USA
- 1954 Hunt Sales, American rock drummer (Todd Rundgren; Iggy Pop; Tin Machine), born in Detroit, Michigan
- 1954 John Sciarra, American College Football Hall of Fame safety (UCLA; NFL: Philadelphia Eagles), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1954 Pete Johnson, American football running back (Pro Bowl, 2nd Team All Pro 1981; Cincinnati Bengals; Ohio State University), born in Fort Valley, Georgia
- 1954 Stone Sizani, South African politician and Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2009-16), born in South Africa
- 1955 Dale Bozzio (née Consalvi), American rock vocalist (Missing Persons - "Destination Unknown"; Frank Zappa), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- 1955 Jawanza Kobie, American jazz pianist and composer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1955 Jay Osmond, American singer and drummer (Osmond Brothers - "One Way Ticket to Anywhere"), born in Ogden, Utah
- 1955 Jerome Ringo, American environmentalist and the first Black chairman of the board of the National Wildlife Federation (2005-07), born in Lake Charles, Louisiana (d. 2025) [1]
- 1955 Ken Salazar, American politician and diplomat (Ambassador to Mexico, 2021-present; Secretary of the Interior, 2009-13: US Senator from Colorado, 2005-09), born in Alamosa, Colorado
- 1955 Shoko Asahara [Chizuo Matsumoto], Japanese cult leader and terrorist (founder of doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo), born in Yatsushiro, Japan (d. 2018)
- 1956 Eusebio Pedroza, Panamanian boxer (WBA featherweight champion 1978-85), born in Panama City, Panama (d. 2019)
- 1956 Gary Pearce, English rugby union prop (36 caps; Northampton Saints), born in Dinton, England
- 1956 John Cowsill, American rock drummer (The Cowsills - "We Can Fly"; Beach Boys, 2000-present), born in Newport, Rhode Island
- 1956 Mark Evans, Australian rock bassist (AC/DC), born in Melbourne, Victoria
- 1958 Ian Woosnam, Welsh golfer (US Masters 1991; European Tour Order of Merit 1987, 90; Ryder Cup captain 2006), born in Oswestry, England
- 1958 Kevin Curren, South African tennis player (US Open doubles, mixed doubles 1982; Wimbledon doubles 1982; US Open mixed doubles 1981), born in Durban, South Africa
- 1959 Larry Stewart, American country singer (Restless Heart - "Alright Already"), born in Paducah, Kentucky
- 1961 Simone Young, Australian conductor (Hamburg State Opera and Hamburg Philharmonic, 2005-15), born in Sydney, Australia
- 1962 Charles Q. Brown, American USAF fighter pilot, and four-star general (21st Chairman of he joint Chiefs of Staff, 2023-25), sometimes known as "CQ", born in San Antonio, Texas
1962 American rock singer-songwriter (Bon Jovi - "You Give Love a Bad Name"; "Who Says You Can't Go Home"), born in Sayreville, New Jersey
- 1962 Michael Salinger, American poet known for his Poetry Slam performances, born near Cleveland, Ohio
- 1962 Morioka Hiroyuki, Japanese science fiction writer, born in Kobe, Japan
- 1962 Raimo Summanen, Finnish ice hockey left wing (World C'Ships gold 1995; NHL: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks) and coach (Finland; HIFK), born in Jyväskylä, Finland
- 1962 Scott La Rock [Sterling], American hip-hop DJ (Boogie Down Productions), born in New York City (d. 1987)
- 1962 Terry Steinbach, American baseball catcher (MLB All-Star 1988, 89, 93; World Series 1989; Oakland A's), born in New Ulm, Minnesota
- 1963 Tanyu Kiryakov, Bulgarian pistol shooter (Olympic gold 10m air pistol 1988, 50m pistol 2000), born in Ruse, Bulgaria
- 1963 Tuff Hedeman, American bull rider (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) World C'ship 1986, 89, 91); Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World C'ship 1995), born in El Paso, Texas
- 1964 Laird Hamilton, American big-wave surfer (co-inventor of tow-in surfing; heaviest wave ever ridden successfully, Teahupo'o 2000), born in San Francisco, California
- 1965 Lembit Öpik, British politician (Liberal Democrats), born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
1965 American baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1992, 95; Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds) and broadcaster (WAGA-TV, co-host 'Good Day Atlanta', born in Victoria, Texas
- 1965 Wolfgang Muthspiel, Austrian jazz guitarist, born in Judenburg, Austria
- 1966 Judith Wiesner, Austrian tennis player (World #12 1997; captain Austria's Federation Cup team 2001), born in Hallein Austria
- 1966 Stevie Rachelle, American hard rock vocalist (Tuff - "What Comes Around Goes Around"), born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- 1967 Dennis Seaton, British reggae-rock singer (Musical Youth - "Pass the Dutchie"), born in Birmingham, England
- 1967 Thierry Lacroix, French rugby union fly-half (43 caps; 1995 Rugby World Cup top points scorer [112]), born in Nogaro, France
1968 English actor (James Bond films), born in Chester, England
- 1970 Alexander Armstrong, British comedian, TV presenter and baritone singer (Armstrong and Miller, Pointless), born in Rothbury, Northumberland
- 1970 Ciriaco Sforza, Swiss soccer midfielder (79 caps; Grasshopper Club Zürich, Internazionale, FC Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich) and manager (Grasshoppers, FC Wil), born in Wohlen, Switzerland
- 1970 Matt Taibbi, American author, journalist, and Rolling Stone editor (Insane Clown President), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- 1971 Amber Smith, actress (Faithful, Funeral, Mirror Has 2 Faces), born in Tampa, Florida
- 1971 Roman Čechmánek, Czech ice hockey goaltender (Olympic gold 1998; World C'ship gold 1996, 99, 2000; Philadelphia Flyers, LA Kings), born in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia (d. 2023)
- 1972 Richard Ruccolo, American actor (Two Guys and a Girl), born in Marlton, New Jersey
- 1973 Dejan Bodiroga, Serbian basketball forward (FIBA World Cup 1998 [MVP], 2002, Yugoslavia; EuroLeague Final Four MVP 2002, 03; Panathinaikos, FC Barcelona), born in Klek, Serbia
- 1973 Trevor Sinclair, English soccer winger (12 caps; Blackpool, West Ham, QPR, Manchester City), born in Dulwich, England
- 1974 Hayley Lewis, Australian swimmer and broadcaster (World C'ship gold 200m freestyle 1991; Olympic silver 800m, bronze 400m 1992), born in Brisbane, Australia
- 1975 Daryl Gibson, New Zealand rugby union centre (19 caps; Canterbury Crusaders) and coach (NSW Waratahs), born in Lumsden, New Zealand
- 1975 Lee Sun-kyun. South Korean actor (Parasite, Pasta; Paju), born in Seoul, South Korea (d. 2023)
- 1976 Glenn Rubenstein, American writer and journalist (Wired Magazine, Wizard Magazine, San Francisco Examiner), born in United States of America
- 1977 Andrew Strauss, English cricket batsman and captain (100 Tests, 21 x 100s, 7,037 runs; 127 ODIs), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
1977 British rock singer-songwriter, and piano player (Coldplay - "Viva la Vida"), born in Exeter, Devon, England
- 1977 Heather McComb, American actress (Ray Donovan, Prison Break), born in Lakewood Township, New Jersey
- 1978 Sebastian Janikowski, Polish American NFL placekicker, one of five kickers to be selected in the first draft round (Oakland Raiders; Pro Bowl), born in Wałbrzych, Poland
- 1978 Tomáš Kaberle, Czech ice hockey defenceman (4 x NHL All Star; Toronto Maple Leafs; Stanley Cup 2011, Boston Bruins; World C'ship gold 2005), born in Rakovník, Czech Republic
- 1979 Damien Duff, Irish soccer winger (100 caps, Republic of Ireland; Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Fulham), born in Dublin, Ireland
- 1980 Lance Cade, American pro wrestler who was WWE Tag Team Champion (with Trevor Murdoch) 2005, born in Carroll, Iowa (d. 2010)
1980 Australian actress and producer (Pitch Perfect; Bridesmaids), born in Sydney, Australia
- 1981 Bryce Dallas Howard, American actress (Lady In The Water; The Help; Jurassic World), and director, born in Los Angeles, California
1982 American football quarterback (Super Bowl 2005, 08; Pro Bowl 2007, 11, 14–17; NFL passing yards leader 2014, 18; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Lima, Ohio
- 1982 Henrik Lundqvist, Swedish ice hockey goaltender (Olympic gold 2006; NHL Vezina Trophy 2012; NY Rangers), born in Åre, Sweden
- 1982 Kevin Kurányi, German soccer striker (52 caps; Schalke 04, Dynamo Moscow), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 1983 Glen Perkins, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 2013-15; Minnesota Twins), born in St. Paul, Minnesota
- 1985 Luke Pritchard, British rock singer and guitarist (The Kooks - Inside In/Inside Out), born in Worthing, West Sussex, England
- 1985 Reggie Bush, American NFL running back (Heisman Trophy 2005 [later forfeited], USC; Super Bowl 2009, New Orleans Saints), born in Spring Valley, California
- 1985 Toby Turner, American comedian and YouTube personality (Tobuscus), born in Osborn, Mississippi
- 1986 Ethan Peck, American actor (10 Things I Hate About You, TV series; Spock in "Discovery" and "Strange New Worlds"), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1988 James Arthur, British pop singer ("Say You Won't Let Go"), born in Middlesbrough, England
- 1988 Keith Jack, British singer and actor (Any Dream Will Do, Fame: The Musical), born in Midlothian, Scotland
- 1988 Matthew Mitcham, Australian diver (Olympic gold 10m platform 2008), born in Brisbane, Australia
- 1989 Chris Woakes, English cricket all-rounder (HS 137, BB 6/17; Warwickshire CCC), born in Birmingham, England
- 1989 Nathalie Emmanuel, English actress (Games of Thrones, Megalopolis), born in Southend-on-Sea, England
- 1990 Luke Combs, American country music singer-songwriter ("This One's for You"), born in Huntersville, North Carolina
- 1993 Adolis García, Cuban-born Major League Baseball player and World Series champion (Texas Rangers; 2x All-Star), born in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
- 1997 Becky G [Rebbeca Gomez], American singer and actress (Mayores), born in Inglewood, California
