Jonathan Swift – 1667 – an Anglo-Irish satirist and poet best known as the author of books “Gulliver’s Travels” and “A Modest Proposal”. Swift’s other notable works include “A Tale of a Tub” and “The Battle of the Books”.

Oliver Winchester – 1810 – an American businessman best known as the founder of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. One of Winchester’s most significant contributions was the development of the Winchester Model 1866 lever-action rifle.

Mark Twain – 1835 – an American writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers. He gained nationwide popularity with the publication of his novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, which is considered Twain’s masterpiece and one of the greatest works of American literature.

Henry Birks – 1840 – a Canadian jeweler and businessman, best known as the founder of Birks Group, one of Canada’s leading luxury jewelry retailers. Birks Group catered to a wealthy clientele and gained a reputation as one of the premier jewelry destinations in Canada.

Lucy Maud Montgomery – 1874 – a Canadian author best known for her novel “Anne of Green Gables”. Montgomery wrote several sequels to “Anne of Green Gables” including “Anne of Avonlea,” “Anne of the Island” and “Anne’s House of Dreams”.

Winston Churchill – 1874 – a British statesman, widely regarded as one of the greatest leaders in British history. He is best known for his leadership during World War II.

Madame Grès – 1903 – a French fashion designer known for her elegant, draped dresses that showcased her mastery of fabric manipulation. She favored luxurious fabrics such as silk jersey, chiffon and crepe, which allowed her to achieve the desired fluidity and movement in her design.

Gordon Parks – 1912 – an American photographer, filmmaker and writer, best known for his groundbreaking work in documentary photography. He directed and wrote the screenplay for the 1971 film “Shaft”, a groundbreaking crime drama that became a cultural phenomenon.

Efren Zimbalist Jr – 1918 – an American actor known for his roles in television series such as “77 Sunset Strip” and “The F.B.I”. He also appeared in various films throughout his career, including “The Chapman Report,” “Wait Until Dark” and “Airport 1975.”

Virginia Mayo – 1920 – an American actress. Some of her notable films include “White Heat”, “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “She’s Working Her Way Through College”. She also made appearances on various television shows such as “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island.”

Shirley Chisholm – 1924 – an American politician who made history as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. In 1972, she made history again by becoming the first African American woman to run for nomination for President of the United States.

Richard Crenna – 1926 – an American actor. Some of his notable film roles include Colonel Trautman in the “Rambo” series, where he starred alongside Sylvester Stallone, and playing the role of Melvin Dummar in the film “Melvin and Howard,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Robert Guillaume – 1927 – an American actor best known for his portrayal of Benson DuBois in the sitcom “Soap”. The role earned him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Guillaume also provided the voice for Rafiki, in the animated film “The Lion King”.

Dick Clark – 1929 – an American television personality, widely known as the host of the music program “American Bandstand” and as the longtime host of the annual New Year’s Eve special, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”.

Bill Walsh – 1931 – an American football coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Football League (NFL). During his tenure with the 49ers, Walsh led the team to three Super Bowl victories.

Jack Ging – 1931 – an American actor known for his role as General Harlan “Bull” Fullbright in the television series “The A-Team”. Ging also made appearances on other popular television shows including “The Rockford Files,” “Dallas,” “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “Murder, She Wrote”.

Ridley Scott – 1937 – an English film director and producer widely regarded as one of the most influential and visionary directors in the history of cinema. He is best known for directing films such as, “Alien”, “Blade Runner”, “Legend”, “Thelma & Louise”, “Gladiator”, “Black Hawk Down” and “Kingdom of Heaven”.

Terrence Malick – 1943 – an American film director. Some of his notable works include, “Badlands”, “The Thin Red Line”, “The Tree of Life”, “To the Wonder”, “Knight of Cups” and “A Hidden Life”.

Dian Parkinson – 1944 – an American former model and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the most popular models on the game show “The Price is Right”.

Roger Glover – 1945 – an English musician best known as the bassist and songwriter for the legendary rock band Deep Purple. Some of Deep Purple’s most iconic songs include “Smoke on the Water,” “Highway Star” and “Space Truckin”.

Billy Drago – 1945 – an American actor. Some of Drago’s notable film roles include his portrayal of Frank Nitti in “The Untouchables”. He also appeared in “Pale Rider”, “The Hills Have Eyes”, “Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection” and “The X-Files”.

David Mamet – 1947 – an American actor and film director. Some of his notable plays include “American Buffalo”, “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Oleanna”. Mamet has also written and directed several successful movies, including “House of Games”, “Homicide” and “The Spanish Prisoner”.

June Chadwick – 1951 – a British actress best known for her role as Lydia Davis in the science fiction television series “V”. She also appeared in TV shows such as “Knight Rider,” “Dallas,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “MacGyver”.

Mandy Patinkin – 1952 – an American actor best known for his role as Inigo Montoya in the film “The Princess Bride”. He is also known for his appearances in the television shows such as “Homeland”, “Chicago Hope,” “Dead Like Me” and “Criminal Minds.”

June Pointer – 1954 – an American singer and member of the popular music group The Pointer Sisters. The group scored numerous hits on the charts, including songs “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love),” “Automatic” and “Slow Hand.”

Simonetta Stefanelli – 1954 – an Italian actress best known for her role as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone in the classic film “The Godfather”.

Billy Idol – 1955 – an English singer and songwriter. In the early 1980s, Billy Idol released his self-titled debut album, which included hits like “White Wedding” and “Dancing with Myself.” His second album, “Rebel Yell” was released in 1983 with the title track and other hits such as “Eyes Without a Face” and “Flesh for Fantasy.”

Kevin Conroy – 1955 – an American actor best known for his portrayal of Batman in the animated television series “Batman: The Animated Series”. Conroy has also lent his voice in numerous other animated projects, including “Superman: The Animated Series,” “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited.”

Colin Mochrie – 1957 – a Canadian comedian and actor, best known for his work on the comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. He has also made appearances on various television shows, including sitcoms like “The Drew Carey Show” and “Corner Gas.”

Ben Stiller – 1965 – an American actor and producer. He starred in numerous comedies, including “There’s Something About Mary”, “Meet the Parents”, “Zoolander,” “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” and “Tropic Thunder”. Ben Stiller has also directed several films such as “Reality Bites”, “The Cable Guy” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.”

David Nicholls – 1966 – an English author and screenwriter. One of his most notable works is the bestselling novel “One Day,” published in 2009. Nicholls has also written several other novels, including “Starter for Ten”, “The Understudy,” “Us” and “Sweet Sorrow”.

DuShon Monique Brown – 1968 – an American actress best known for her role as Connie in the television series “Chicago Fire”. Brown also made appearances on other popular television series such as “Prison Break”, “Empire” and “Shameless.”

Nelsan Ellis – 1977 – an American actor known for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in the HBO series “True Blood.” He also appeared in various films and television shows such as “The Help,” “Secretariat” and “Get on Up”.

Elisha Cuthbert – 1982 – a Canadian actress and model. She is best known for her role in the television series “24,” where she portrayed Kim Bauer. Cuthbert has also starred in numerous films and television shows such as “The Girl Next Door,” “House of Wax,” and “Old School”.

Omahyra Mota – 1984 – a Dominican model and actress known for her role in the movie “X-Men: The Last Stand,” where she played the mutant character Arclight. She also appeared in movies such as “After the Sunset” and “State Property 2”.

Chrissy Teigen – 1985 – an American model and television personality, known as a co-host on the show “Lip Sync Battle”. She appeared on the covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Maxim and numerous other publications.

Kaley Cuoco – 1985 – an American actress best known for her role as Penny in the television sitcom “The Big Bang Theory”. She has also appeared in the series “8 Simple Rules” and “The Flight Attendant”, for which she served as an executive producer.

1829 – The First Welland Canal, located in Ontario, Canada, was open for a trial run. It was an important milestone in the construction of the canal, which aimed to connect Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, bypassing the Niagara Falls and facilitating transportation and trade in the region.

1872 – The first recognized international soccer game. The match was held between Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, Scotland. The game ended in a 0-0 draw and it marked the beginning of international football competitions.

1956 – Floyd Patterson became the youngest world heavyweight boxing champion. He achieved this feat at the age of 21 years, 10 months and 3 days, when he defeated Archie Moore to claim the title.

1969 – Neil Diamond made his first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. He performed his hit song “Sweet Caroline” on the show, which helped boost his career and further popularize the song.

1979 – Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall” was released. It is one of the band’s most iconic and critically acclaimed albums, featuring hits such as “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” and “Comfortably Numb”.

1982 – The “Thriller” album by Michael Jackson was released. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful albums of all time. “Thriller” featured several hit singles, including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and the title track “Thriller”.

2002 – The cooking show “Barefoot Contessa” premiered. The show features host Ina Garten, a renowned chef and cookbook author, sharing her cooking expertise and recipes with viewers.

2006 – The South Africa’s Civil Union Act of 2006, which legalized same-sex marriage, was passed. This legislation made South Africa the fifth country in the world, and the first in Africa, to recognize same-sex marriage at a national level.

Only female mosquitoes bite humans. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal in order to obtain the necessary proteins for egg development. They have specialized mouthparts called proboscis that they use to pierce the skin and extract blood.

Cats can jump a height of 7 times its tail length. This is approximately 8 feet high. This is possible due to the powerful back leg muscles of the cat. They also possess exceptional balance and coordination, which further aids their jumping prowess. Additionally, their flexible spines and strong muscles allow them to generate significant upward force.

Rice is the staple food of 50% of the world population. Yes, approximately 50% of the global population relies on rice as a primary food source. Rice provides a significant portion of dietary calories and is a rich source of carbohydrates, making it an essential staple for millions of people.