Carl Jacobsen – 1842 – a Danish brewer and son of J.C. Jacobsen, the founder of the Carlsberg Brewery in Copenhagen, Denmark. Carl Jacobsen played a significant role in the development and expansion of the brewery, turning it into one of the largest and most successful in Denmark.

Dr. Seuss – 1904 – an American author and illustrator best known for his beloved children’s books. Some of his most famous works include: “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham”.

Marjorie Weaver – 1913 – an American actress. Some of her most well-known roles include her performance as Jane Seymour in the film “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and as Sarah Clay in the film “Young Mr. Lincoln”.

Lona Andre – 1915 – an American actress. Some of her notable film appearances include “Born Reckless”, “Men in Her Life” and “The Devil Plays”.

Desi Arnaz – 1917 – a Cuban actor, best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the television series “I Love Lucy”.

Mikhail Gorbachev – 1931 – a former President of the Soviet Union. He is best known for his role in initiating a series of political and economic reforms in the Soviet Union that ultimately led to the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union itself.

Al Waxman – 1935 – a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Larry King in the television series “King of Kensington”. He also appeared in various other television shows and films including “Cagney & Lacey”, “The Littlest Hobo” and “My American Cousin”.

Barbara Luna – 1937 – an American actress best known for her role as Marlena Moreau in the original “Star Trek” series. She also appeared in various other television shows and films including “The Hanged Man”, “Meet McGraw” and “The Concrete Jungle”.

Gordon Thompson – 1945 – an English actor known for his role on the soap opera “Dynasty,” where he played the character Adam Carrington. He has also appeared in various other television shows and films, including “The Young and the Restless,” “Santa Barbara” and “Baywatch.”

Karen Carpenter – 1950 – an American singer and drummer who is best known as one-half of the musical duo The Carpenters, along with her brother Richard Carpenter. Some of their most well-known songs include “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and “Top of the World.”

Laraine Newman – 1952 – an American actress, best known as the original cast members of the comedy show “Saturday Night Live”. She has also appeared in films such as “Coneheads”, “Wholly Moses!” and “Invaders from Mars”.

Jon Bon Jovi – 1962 – an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and one of the founding members of the rock band Bon Jovi. Some of their most famous songs include “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive” and “It’s My Life”

Daniel Craig – 1968 – an English actor best known for his portrayal of the British secret agent James Bond. Daniel Craig is widely regarded as one of the most successful and acclaimed actors to have taken on the iconic role of James Bond. He appeared in notable films such as “Layer Cake”, “Munich” and “Road to Perdition”.

Richard Ruccolo – 1972 – an American actor best known for his role as Pete Dunville in the television sitcom “Two Guys and a Girl”. Some of his other notable television appearances include roles in “Joey,” “Rita Rocks,” and “All Over the Guy.”

Chris Martin – 1977 – an English musician and the lead vocalist of the internationally acclaimed rock band Coldplay. The band’s most famous hit songs include “Yellow”, “Trouble”, “Paradise”, “A Sky Full of Stars”, “Speed of Sound” and “Viva La Vida”.

Heather McComb – 1977 – an American actress. Some of her notable television credits include roles in series like “Party of Five,” “Profiler,” “The Outsiders”, “The Event”, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Prison Break”. In addition to her television work, Heather McComb has acted in various films, including “All the Real Girls”, “The Spirit” and “Ray Donovan”.

Rebel Wilson – 1980 – an Australian actress, best known for her breakout role as Fat Amy in the musical comedy film series “Pitch Perfect”. She has also appeared in a variety of other films, including “Bridesmaids”, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, “The Hustle” and “Jojo Rabbit”.

Bryce Dallas Howard – 1981 – an American actress and daughter of the acclaimed director Ron Howard. Some of her notable films include: “The Village”, “Spider-Man 3”, “The Help”, “Jurassic World” and “Pete’s Dragon”.

Ben Roethlisberger – 1982 – an American professional football quarterback who is best known for his long and successful career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Steelers for 18 seasons and led the team to victory in Super Bowl XL (2006) and Super Bowl XLIII (2009).

Robert Iler – 1985 – an American actor best known for his role as Anthony “A.J.” Soprano Jr. on the HBO television series “The Sopranos”. He also appeared in films such as “The Tic Code” and “Tadpole”.

1933 – “King Kong” film, directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, starring Fay Wray premiered at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

1951 – The first NBA All-Star Game was played. The game took place at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts in front of 10,000 fans. East won 111-94.

1962 – Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, most ever by an NBA player in a single game, when Philadelphia Warriors beat the New York Knicks at the Hershey Sports Arena 169-147. Chamberlain’s record-setting feat still stands as the highest point total ever scored by a single player in an NBA game.

1965 – “The Sound of Music”, one of the most popular musical films of all time, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, premiered. It won five Oscars at the 38th Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

In North Korea, if an individual commits a crime, three generations in his or her family are punished – parents, grandparents and children.

The ocean is home to nearly 95 percent of all life, according to the USA Science & Engineering Festival. The ocean covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface and contains more than 97% of the water on the planet.

The average depth of the world’s oceans is approximately 12,080 feet (3,682 meters). Some parts of the ocean are much deeper than this average, with the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean being the deepest known point on Earth’s surface, plunging to a depth of approximately 36,070 feet (10,994 meters).