Harvey S. Firestone – 1868 – an American businessman. He was the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, which became one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world.

Irene Dunne – 1898 – an American actress and singer. Some of her notable films include “Cimarron”, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, “The Awful Truth”, “Love Affair” and “I Remember Mama”.

Audrey Totter – 1917 – an American actress. Some of her notable film credits include “Lady in the Lake”, “The Set-Up”, “Tension” and “High Wall”.

George Roy Hill – 1921 – an American film director. Some of his notable works include, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, “The Sting”, “Slap Shot” and “The World According to Garp”.

John Hillerman – 1932 – an American actor best known for his role as Jonathan Higgins in the television series “Magnum, P.I”. Hillerman also appeared in various films and television shows including, “Chinatown”, “Blazing Saddles”, “High Plains Drifter”, “The Love Boat” and “The Betty White Show.”

Kathryn Joosten – 1939 – an American actress best known for her portrayal of Karen McCluskey on the television series “Desperate Housewives.” Joosten also appeared in various other TV shows such as “The West Wing”, “Scrubs”, “Ally McBeal,” “ER” and “Gilmore Girls.”

Angel Tompkins – 1942 – an American actress. Her most notable film roles included “The Dirty Dozen”, “I Love My Wife”, “The Teacher”, “Prime Cut”, “The Day of the Locust” and “The Bees”. She also appeared in television shows such as “Perry Mason,” “The F.B.I.” and “Mannix.”

Jean Fergusson – 1944 – a British actress known for her role as Marina in the sitcom “Last of the Summer Wine”. Some of her other notable television credits include appearances in shows like “Coronation Street,” “Emmerdale,” and “Heartbeat.”

Peter Criss – 1945 – an American musician best known as the original drummer of the iconic rock band KISS. He joined the band in 1972, alongside Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Ace Frehley. Criss’s persona in the band was “The Catman,” complete with his signature black-and-white face paint.

John Spencer – 1946 – an American actor known for his portrayal of Leo McGarry on the television series “The West Wing”. He also appeared in various movies, including “Presumed Innocent”, “True Colors” and “The Negotiator”. On television, he made appearances in shows such as “L.A. Law,” “Crossing Jordan” and “Law & Order.”

Jenny Agutter – 1952 – an English actress known for her role as Roberta in the classic film “The Railway Children”. Some of her other notable film credits include “Walkabout”, “Logan’s Run” and “An American Werewolf in London”. Agutter has also appeared in the British TV series “Call the Midwife”, portraying the character of Sister Julienne.

Michael Badalucco – 1954 – an American actor known for his role as Jimmy Berluti in the drama series “The Practice”. In addition to his television work, Badalucco has appeared in films such as “House of Games”, “The Spanish Prisoner”, “State and Main” and “You’ve Got Mail”.

Anita Ward – 1956 – an American singer best known for her disco hit song “Ring My Bell,” which became a massive success and reached the top of the charts in several countries. She also released other songs during her career, including “Don’t Drop My Love” and “Spoiled by Your Touch.”

Blanche Baker – 1956 – an American actress best known for her performance in the film “Sixteen Candles”. Some of her other notable film credits include “The Seduction of Joe Tynan”, “Raw Deal” and “Taking Chances”. On television, she has made appearances in shows such as “Law & Order,” “The West Wing,” and “Chicago Justice.”

Joyce Hyser – 1957 – an American actress known for her role in the comedy film “Just One of the Guys”. Hyser had also appeared in various television shows, including “The Greatest American Hero”, “Simon & Simon”, “Magnum, P.I.,” “Murder, She Wrote” and “L.A. Law.”

Karen Moncrieff – 1963 – an American filmmaker. Some of her notable works include, “Blue Car”, “The Dead Girl”, “The Trials of Cate McCall” and the crime thriller “Petals on the Wind”. She has also directed episodes of television series such as “Masters of Horror” and “The Closer.”

Paul Ritter – 1966 – a British actor known for his role as Martin Goodman in the British sitcom “Friday Night Dinner”. Ritter also made appearances in TV dramas such as “Chernobyl” and “The Last Kingdom”. In film, he appeared in movies such as “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, “Quantum of Solace” and “The Eagle”.

Nicole DeBoer – 1970 – a Canadian actress known for her role as Ezri Dax in the television series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”. Some of her other notable TV credits include “The Dead Zone”, “The Fearing Mind”, “Stargate SG-1” and “Haven.”

Todd Phillips – 1970 – an American filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. Some of his notable works include, “Road Trip”, “Old School” and “The Hangover”. Phillips also directed and co-wrote the thriller “Joker,” starring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic Batman villain.

Jonah Hill – 1983 – an American actor. His breakthrough came with his role in the comedy film “Superbad”. He subsequently appeared in several successful movies, including “Knocked Up”, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, “Get Him to the Greek”, “Moneyball” and “The Wolf of Wall Street”.

Bob Morley – 1984 – an Australian actor known for his role as Bellamy Blake on the television series “The 100.” Morley has also appeared in other television shows and films including “Winners & Losers,” “Home and Away” and “Blinder.”

Kylian Mbappé – 1998 – a French professional football (soccer) player, widely regarded as one of the most talented footballers in the world. Mbappé has won numerous individual awards, including the Ligue 1 Golden Boot and the Kopa Trophy in 2018.

1922 – The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was formed. The USSR comprised 15 constituent republics, with Russia being the largest and most influential. The Soviet Union dissolved in December 1991, marking the end of its existence as a political entity.

1957 – Elvis Presley received his draft notice to join the U.S. Army for national service. At the time, Presley was at the height of his fame as a rock and roll musician and cultural icon. Despite his stardom, he fulfilled his military obligation and served in the U.S. Army from March 1958 to March 1960.

1974 – “The Godfather Part II” movie was released. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, it was the sequel to the highly acclaimed film “The Godfather”. The movie, starred Robert De Niro as a young Vito Corleone and Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, was a critical and commercial success winning multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

1981 – The musical “Dreamgirls” opened at the Imperial Theatre in New York and ran for a total of 1,522 performances. The production received multiple Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Performance by a Leading Actress for Jennifer Holliday.

1991 – The film “Father of the Bride” premiered. Directed by Charles Shyer and starred Steve Martin as George Banks, the film was a commercial success, leading to a sequel titled “Father of the Bride Part II” in 1995.

1996 – The horror film “Scream” was released. Directed by Wes Craven and starred actors such as Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Drew Barrymore became a successful franchise, with multiple sequels and a television series adaptation.

2002 – The film “Gangs of New York” was released. It was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. The film was nominated for numerous awards, including several Academy Awards.

2019 – The United States Space Force was officially established as an independent branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Space Force is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping space forces to ensure U.S. national security and the ability to operate in space.

Paper was invented in China. The invention of paper is traditionally attributed to Cai Lun, a Chinese court official. Cai Lun is believed to have developed the paper making process around 105 CE.

Small breeds of dogs live longer than larger breeds. Small dog breeds tend to have slower metabolic rates, experience less stress on their bodies due to their smaller size, and are generally less prone to certain health issues that commonly affect larger dogs.

Dry urine of cats glow under a blacklight. This is because cat urine contains certain components, such as uric acid, that can exhibit fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light. Using a blacklight can be a helpful tool for identifying and locating old or hidden cat urine stains in your home.