John Tyler – 1790 – the 10th president of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He was the first vice president to become president due to the death of his predecessor, William Henry Harrison, establishing the precedent for presidential succession.

Cy Young – 1867 – an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He played for 22 seasons (1890–1911) with teams like the Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals, Boston Americans/Red Sox, and others. Young holds the MLB record for most career wins with 511 victories, a record that is considered unbreakable.

James E. Casey – 1888 – an American businessman best known as the founder of United Parcel Service (UPS). In 1907, at the age of 19, he started the American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington, with just $100 in borrowed money. The company later evolved into UPS, becoming one of the largest package delivery services in the world.

Arthur O’Connell – 1908 – an American actor. His notable film and television roles include “Anatomy of a Murder”, “Picnic”, “Bus Stop”, “Follow That Dream”, “Kissin’ Cousins”, “Pocketful of Miracles”, “The Twilight Zone” and “The Poseidon Adventure”.

Sam Walton – 1918 – an American businessman and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Walmart and Sam’s Club. He revolutionized the retail industry by pioneering discount stores that focused on low prices, high volume, and efficient supply chain management. Walton founded Walmart in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas.

Eileen Heckart – 1919 – an American actress, best known for her roles in films such as “Butterflies Are Free” for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, as well as “The Bad Seed” which earned her an Oscar nomination. She also appeared in various television shows like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, “Murder, She Wrote” and “The Golden Girls”.

Terence Hill – 1939 – an Italian actor, best known for his roles in films such as “They Call Me Trinity”, “Trinity Is Still My Name”, “Go for It”, “My Name Is Nobody”, “Odds and Evens” and “Crime Busters”.

Julie Goodyear – 1942 – a British actress best known for her iconic role as Bet Lynch in the long-running soap opera “Coronation Street”.

Scott Wilson – 1942 – an American actor, known for his role as Hershel Greene in “The Walking Dead”. His other notable film roles include “In Cold Blood”, “The Great Gatsby”, “Big Stan”, “The Ninth Configuration”, “Pearl Harbor”, “The Host” and “Junebug”.

Vangelis – 1943 – a Greek composer and musician, best known for composing soundtracks for the movies such as “Chariots of Fire” (for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Score), “Blade Runner” and “1492: Conquest of Paradise”.

Teofilo Stevenson – 1952 – a Cuban heavyweight boxer, widely regarded as one of the greatest amateur boxers of all time. His accomplishments include: Three-time Olympic gold medalist in the heavyweight division and Three-time World Amateur Boxing Champion.

Brendan Gleeson – 1955 – an Irish actor, known for playing Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody in the “Harry Potter” film series. He also starred in films like “In Bruges”, “The Guard”, “Calvary”, “The Banshees of Inisherin”, “Into the Storm”, “The Comey Rule”, “Gangs of New York”, *28 Days Later” and “Braveheart”.

Christopher Lawford – 1955 – an American actor. Some of his notable roles in films and television shows include “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”, “Thirteen Days”, “General Hospital”, “Frasier” and “The O.C”. He was a member of the Kennedy family, as the son of actor Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy Lawford (sister of President John F. Kennedy).

Marina Sirtis – 1955 – a British-American actress, best known for her role as Counselor Deanna Troi in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”. She also appeared in films and television shows such as “NCIS”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “The Orville”, “The Wicked Lady”, “Blind Date” and “Titanic”.

Christopher Lambert – 1957 – a French-American actor, best known for his role as Connor MacLeod in “Highlander”. He also starred in films like “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes”, “Mortal Kombat”, “Fortress”, “Beowulf” and “Subway”.

Annabella Sciorra – 1960 – an American actress, known for her as Angie Tucci in the film “Jungle Fever”. She also appeared in “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle”, “True Love”, “What Dreams May Come” and “Cop Land”. On television she had roles in “The Sopranos”, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”, “Daredevil” and “Blue Bloods”.

Amy Sedaris – 1961 – an American actress, known for her role as Jerri Blank in “Strangers with Candy”. She also appeared in films such as “Elf”, “Puss in Boots”, “Chef” and “Shrek the Third”. Sedaris is an author of books like “I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence” and “Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People”.

Elle MacPherson – 1964 – an Australian supermodel, best known for her record-breaking five covers of “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue” in the 1980s and 1990s. She also appeared in films and television shows such as “Friends”, “Batman & Robin” and “The Edge” – starred alongside Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.

Lucy Lawless – 1968 – a New Zealand actress, best known for her iconic role as Xena in “Xena: Warrior Princess”. Here other notable roles include “Battlestar Galactica”, “Spartacus”, “My Life Is Murder” and “Ash vs. Evil Dead”.

Jennifer Capriati – 1976 – an American professional tennis player. She was a teenage prodigy, turning professional at just 13 years old and reaching the semifinals of the French Open at 14. Capriati won three Grand Slam singles titles – two Australian Opens (2001, 2002) and one French Open (2001) – and reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2001.

Amy Mathews – 1979 – an Australian actress best known for her role as Rachel Armstrong on the long-running Australian soap opera “Home and Away”.

Megan Hilty – 1981 – an American actress, best known for starring as Ivy Lynn in the NBC musical drama “Smash”. Her other notable Broadway roles include Doralee Rhodes in “9 to 5: The Musical”, Brooke Ashton in “Noises Off” and “Glinda” in the musical “Wicked”. She has also appeared in TV shows like “Sean Saves the World” and “Patsy & Loretta”.

Ed Skrein – 1983 – a British actor, best known for playing Daario Naharis in “Game of Thrones” and the villain Francis/Ajax in “Deadpool”. He also starred as Frank Martin Jr. in “The Transporter Refueled” and appeared in films like “Alita: Battle Angel” and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”.

1827 – Ludwig van Beethoven was buried in Vienna, Austria. His funeral took place at the Währing Cemetery (now known as Schubert Park) in Vienna. The event was attended by an estimated 20,000 people, reflecting his immense influence and popularity.

1848 – Niagara Falls stopped flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam on. This rare event occurred when strong winds pushed ice from Lake Erie into the Niagara River, creating a blockage near the source of the falls. This remains the only known natural occurrence of Niagara Falls coming to a halt.

1871 – The Royal Albert Hall in London officially opened. It was named after Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, who envisioned it as part of a cultural complex in South Kensington. Queen Victoria herself attended the opening ceremony.

1929 – The first telephone was installed on the desk in the Oval Office at the White House during Herbert Hoover’s presidency.

1959 – The film “Some Like It Hot” premiered in New York City. Directed by Billy Wilder, the classic comedy stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time.

1978 – The final episode of “The Carol Burnett Show” aired on CBS. The iconic comedy show, starring Carol Burnett, ran for 11 seasons from 1967 to 1978 and became one of the most beloved TV programs of its time.

1989 – “Rain Man” won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 61st Academy Awards. The film, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, also won Oscars for Best Director (Barry Levinson), Best Actor (Dustin Hoffman), and Best Original Screenplay.

1989 – The Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France, was officially opened to the public. Designed by architect I. M. Pei, the glass and metal structure serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum and has become an iconic landmark.

1998 – The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal, was officially opened. It is the longest bridge in Portugal and one of the longest in Europe, spanning 17.2 km (10.7 miles) across the Tagus River.

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith. He was a Canadian physical education instructor who created the game while teaching at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith designed basketball as an indoor sport to keep his students active during the winter. The first game used a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals.

The tin can was patented in 1810 by Peter Durand, a British merchant. His patent was for a method of preserving food using tin-plated iron containers. This invention paved the way for modern food canning.

Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, dropped out of high school at the age of 15 to work full-time in the restaurant. However, later in life, he earned his GED in 1993 at the age of 61, emphasizing the importance of education.