on this day in 1914, estonian athlete jüri lossmann was born in kabala, Estonia. lasse hellebust, a swedish discus thrower who won olympic gold in 1948, was also born on this day in vienna, austria. another swedish athlete, ernst abbe, a physicist and optical scientist, earned recognition for his work in space exploration, including serving as a member of the international space station. american singer Robin Zander of the band cheap trick was born in beloit, wisconsin. american football player tito ortiz, who played for the university of central florida, was also born on this day in houma, la.
on this day in 1919, american football player john landen was born in england, united kingdom. american composer george gershwin, who wrote songs such as "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris," was also born on this day in new york city. american actress tiffani thiessen, who became famous for her role as valerie malone in the television series beverly hills, 90210, was also born on this day in洛杉矶, california.
on this day in 1920, american sailor clarence hedges, who was a naval aviator during world war ii, was born in portsmouth, new hampshire. american actress audrey Hepburn, known for her roles in films such as "breakfast at tiffany's" and "little woman," was also born in hong kong. american sculptor gillette perrin was born in new york city. american composer alan Embree, who pitches for the cleveland indians, was born in the dalles, oregon.
on this day in 1922, american actor dan j. smith was born in london. american composer richard grant, known for his opera "the little giant," was born in shanghai, china. american actress lily tomlinson, who starred in films such as "brokenarrow" and "the pirates of the Caribbean," was also born in havana, cuba. american poet and music critic william grant, who was the music critic for "the new Criterion" magazine, was born in baltimore, maryland.
on this day in 1927, american pianist and composer oliver nelson was born in new haven, connecticut. american basketball player earvin "magic" jordan, one of the greatest players in the history of the NATIONAL basketball association, was born in brooklyn, new york. american singer carolYN WILSON, who has sung with the group earth, wind & fire, was also born on this day in chicago, il. american actor alan alda, who has starred in films such as "close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "iron giant," was born in cheektowaga, new york.
on this day in 1931, american comedian and actor ernie Kovacs was born in trenton, new jersey. american golfer ben Hogan, who won seven major championships including two open championships, was also born on this day in fort worth, texas. american physicist and mathematician j. raymond clifford, who made significant contributions to mathematics, was born in burlington, vermont. american sprinter and long jumper jesse owens, the son of a world record holder, was also born in cypress, texas.
on this day in 1936, american actress ethel merman, known for her roles in operas and musicals, was born inustin, texas. american actress and singer jane fonda, who starred in films such as "bananas" and " Klute," was also born in houston, texas. american comedian bill cosby, who became famous for his role on the television series "friends," was born in microbrewery, west virginia. american actor and comedian burt Reynolds, who starred in films such as "the king of the swingers" and " Deliverance," was born in neptune, new jersey.
on this day in 1943, american pianist lyle roseman, who is known for his compositions for wind ensembles, was born in new haven, connecticut. american singer and actor barbara mandrell, who starred in the television series "barbara mandrell and the Mandrell sisters," was also born on this day in springdale, arkansas. american actor charles durning, who starred in films such as "the nightcrawler" and "redder," was born in fort worth, texas. american actress and singer michelle williams, who has performed with the group destiny's child, was also born in minnetonka, minnesota.
on this day in 1973, american actor seanCONNERY, known for his role as james bond, was born in Fountainbridge, scotland. american singer and actress cher, who starred in films such as "moonstruck" and "the color purple," was also born on this day in multiple locations. american actor matthew broderick, who starred in films such as "ferris bueller's day off" and "short circuit," was also born in new rochelle, new york. american actress and singer jennifer love hewitt, who starred in films such as "the lost boys" and "the texas Chainsaw Massacre," was also born in phoenix, arizona.