Ignacy Łukasiewicz – 1822 – a Polish pharmacist and inventor best known for building the world’s first modern oil refinery. He also developed other useful products from crude oil, such as lubricants and asphalt.

Josephine Cochrane – 1839 – an American inventor and entrepreneur who is best known for inventing the first practical dishwasher.

Claire Trevor – 1910 – an American actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1948 film “Key Largo”. She also received Oscar nominations for her performances in “Dead End” and “The High and the Mighty”.

Eileen Herlie – 1920 – a Scottish-American actress best known for her portrayal of Queen Gertrude in 1948 film adaptation of “Hamlet”. She also appeared in a number of other films, including “The Story of Three Loves” and “A Tale of Two Cities”. In addition to her film work, Herlie appeared in soap operas “All My Children” and “Ryan’s Hope”.

Alan Hale Jr – 1921 – an American actor best known for his role as Jonas Grumby, the Skipper, on the television series “Gilligan’s Island”. He also appeared in films such as, “The West Point Story”, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” and “Up Periscope” as well as television shows, “The Good Guys” and “The Doris Day Show”.

Cyd Charisse – 1922 – an American dancer and actress. Some of her most famous films include “Singin’ in the Rain”, “The Band Wagon” and “Silk Stockings”. In addition to her work in musicals, Charisse also appeared in films such as “The Wild North” and “Two Weeks in Another Town”.

Ralph Baer – 1922 – a German-American inventor and engineer who is often referred to as the “father of video games”. In the late 1960s, Baer developed the first prototype of what would become the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console. The Odyssey was released in 1972 and paved the way for the video game industry as we know it today.

Sean McClory – 1924 – an Irish actor. His most famous films include “The Quiet Man”, “Them!” and “The Longest Day”. He also worked extensively in television, appearing on shows such as “Gunsmoke,” “Bonanza” and “The Wild Wild West.”

Francisco Rabal – 1926 – a Spanish actor and director who appeared in more than 200 films throughout his career. He is best known for his roles in the movies such as, “Nazarin”, “Viridiana” and “Belle de Jour”.

Sue Ane Langdon – 1936 – an American actress best known for her roles in films such as “The Rounders”, “A Guide for the Married Man”, “The Cheyenne Social Club” and “Zapped!”. She also appeared in numerous TV shows, including “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “Love, American Style”.

Lynn Redgrave – 1943 – a British actress known for her roles in television shows such as “Georgy Girl”, “Desperate Housewives,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “The Simpsons” and “Gods and Monsters”. She also appeared in numerous films including “Shine,” “Spider” and “Kinsey.”

Micky Dolenz – 1945 – an American musician, known as the drummer and lead vocalist of the pop rock band, The Monkees. The band released numerous hit songs such as “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” and “Daydream Believer.” Dolenz also appeared in the television series “Circus Boy”, “The Love Boat,” “The A-Team” and “Boy Meets World.”

Cynthia Rothrock – 1957 – an American martial artist and actress. She starred in a number of action movies, including “China O’Brien,” “Guardian Angel,” “City Cops” and “Undefeatable.”

Aidan Quinn – 1959 – an American actor. Some of his notable film roles include “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “The Mission,” “Legends of the Fall” and “Michael Collins.” He has also appeared in numerous television shows, including “Elementary,” “The Blacklist” and “Boardwalk Empire.”

Lester Holt – 1959 – an American journalist and news anchor. He has moderated numerous presidential debates and has been involved in NBC’s coverage of major events such as the Olympics and the 2016 election. Holt has also acted in several television shows such as “30 Rock” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Camryn Manheim – 1961 – an American actress, known for her role as attorney Ellenor Frutt on the legal drama series “The Practice.” Manheim won an Emmy Award for her performance on the show in 1998. She has also appeared in numerous other television shows, including “Person of Interest,” “Ghost Whisperer” and “The L Word.”

Andrea Parker – 1970 – an American actress. She gained recognition for her role as Miss Parker in the television series “The Pretender”. She has also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films throughout her career, including “Less than Perfect,” “Desperate Housewives” and “ER.”

Freddie Prinze Jr – 1976 – an American actor who gained recognition for his roles in films such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “She’s All That” and “Summer Catch.” He has also appeared in other films and television shows, including “Scooby-Doo,” “24” and “Bones.”

James Van Der Beek – 1977 – an American actor, best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the drama series “Dawson’s Creek”. He has also appeared in numerous other television shows and films, including “Varsity Blues,” “Rules of Attraction” and “Pose.”

Nick Zano – 1978 – an American actor, best known for his roles in television shows such as “What I Like About You” and “2 Broke Girls.” He has also appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including “My Sexiest Year,” “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” and “Fatrick.”

Milana Vayntrub – 1987 – an American actress and comedian, best known for her roles in television shows and films such as, “This Is Us,” “Love”, “Die Hart”, “Out of Office” and “Silicon Valley.”

Devon Werkheiser – 1991 – an American actor known for his role as Ned Bigby in the Nickelodeon television series “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” He has also appeared in other TV shows and films, including “Greek,” “Criminal Minds” and “Sundown.”

1971 – Joe Frazier beat Muhammad Ali, in a highly anticipated boxing match that was billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The fight took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was watched by millions of people around the world. Frazier won the fight by unanimous decision after 15 rounds of intense boxing.

1973 – The Eisenhower Tunnel, which is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and is the highest vehicular tunnel in the world, opened to traffic. The tunnel is over 1.7 miles long and reaches a maximum elevation of 11,158 feet above sea level.

1974 – Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as Roissy Airport, opened in Paris. The airport is one of the busiest in Europe, serving millions of passengers each year.

1996 – The movie “Fargo” was released in the United States. The movie was a critical and commercial success, winning several awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Frances McDormand’s performance as Marge Gunderson.

A caterpillar has more muscles than a human being. Caterpillars are known for their extraordinary ability to move their bodies and cling to surfaces. While the number of muscles in a caterpillar can vary depending on the species, it is estimated that they have around 4,000 to 6,000 muscles in their body. In comparison, a human being has around 600 muscles.

The clean snow will melt slower than dirty snow. This is because clean snow reflects more sunlight than dirty snow, which absorbs more sunlight and heat.

The Dead Sea is an inland lake. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth, with a salt content that is more than 8 times saltier than the ocean. Because of its high salt content, the Dead Sea has very limited marine life.