Marquis de Sade – 1740 – a French philosopher, known for his controversial and often sexually explicit writings. Some of his most famous works include, “Justine,” “The 120 Days of Sodom” and “Philosophy in the Bedroom”. His name has become synonymous with sexual deviance and sadism, and the term “sadism” is derived from his name.

Pope Pius X – 1835 – born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, known for his efforts to promote the Catholic faith and for his conservative views on issues such as liturgy, theology and Church governance.

Johnny Weissmuller – 1904 – an American swimmer and actor best known for his role as Tarzan. He won five Olympic gold medals and set 67 world records in swimming. Johnny Weissmuller was considered one of the greatest swimmers of his time.

Max Showalter – 1917 – an American actor and musician. He appeared in more than 80 films and television shows including, “The Lady Gambles”, “The Naked City”, “Niagara,” “Pillow Talk” and “Sixteen Candles”.

Yolande Donlan – 1920 – a British actress, known for her roles in films such as, “The Man Who Knew Too Much”, “Noose for a Lady”, “The Saint” and “The Avengers.”

Charlie Sifford – 1922 – an American professional golfer. He was the first African American to become a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour, breaking the color barrier in professional golf. He won two PGA Tour events and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Milo O’Shea – 1926 – an Irish actor. He appeared in over 80 films and television shows during his career, including “Barbarella”, “The Verdict”, “Ulysses”, “The Purple Rose of Cairo”, “The West Wing” and “Cheers”.

Sally Kellerman – 1937 – an American actress best known for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the film M*A*S*H. Throughout her career, she has also appeared in a wide range of films and TV shows, including “The Last of the Red Hot Lovers”, “The Player”, “Back to School” and “90210”.

Maree Cheatham – 1940 – an American actress. Some of her notable film credits include “The Killing Kind”, “Days of Heaven” and “The Wedding Singer”. She has also appeared in numerous television shows, including “General Hospital”, “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”.

Charlie Watts – 1941 – an English musician, best known as the drummer for the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones. Throughout his career with The Rolling Stones, Watts was widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time, and was a key factor in the band’s longevity and success.

Stacy Keach – 1941 – an American actor. He has appeared in numerous films, including “Fat City”, “The Long Riders”, “The Bourne Legacy, and “Nebraska”. He has also appeared in many television shows, including “Mike Hammer”, “Titus” and “Prison Break”.

Charles Haid – 1943 – an American actor, best known for his work on the popular television series “Hill Street Blues”. He also appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including “Altered States”, “Body Double” as well as “ER,” “NYPD Blue” and “Boston Legal”.

Jerry Mathers – 1948 – an American actor best known for his role as the title character in the television series “Leave It to Beaver”. After the series ended, Mathers continued to act in television and film, including guest appearances on shows like “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island”.

Joanna Gleason – 1950 – an American actress. She starred in Broadway production “Into the Woods,” for which she won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She has also appeared in films such as “Boogie Nights” and “Hannah and Her Sisters,” as well as in television shows like “The West Wing” and “The Good Wife.”

Gilbert Baker – 1951 – an American LGBTQ rights activist, best known for creating the iconic rainbow flag, which has become a symbol of the LGBTQ community worldwide. The flag was created in 1978 and originally had eight colors, each representing a different aspect of the LGBTQ community, but it was later reduced to six colors due to production issues.

Gary Bettman – 1952 – an American lawyer and the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL). Under Bettman’s leadership, the NHL has expanded from 24 to 32 teams.

Dennis Haysbert – 1954 – an American actor, best known for his role as President David Palmer in the television series “24”. He has also appeared in other TV shows such as “The Unit” and “Undercover,” as well as in films such as “Love Field,” “Absolute Power” and “Far from Heaven”.

Dana Carvey – 1955 – an American actor. He began his career as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” where he became known for his impressions of celebrities such as George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot. He went on to star in films such as “Wayne’s World,” “Clean Slate” and “Master of Disguise.”

Tony Hadley – 1960 – a British singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the pop band Spandau Ballet. The band achieved international success with hits such as “True,” “Gold” and “Through the Barricades.”

Liam Cunningham – 1961 – an Irish actor, best known for his role as Ser Davos Seaworth in the television series “Game of Thrones”. He has also appeared in other television shows such as “The Bill” and “Strike Back” as well as in films such as “The Wind That Shakes the Barley,” “Hunger” and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.”

Beetlejuice (Lester Green) – 1968 – an American actor, best known for his appearances as a member of Howard Stern’s Wack Pack. Beetlejuice has also appeared in several films and TV shows, including “Bubble Boy” and “Scary Movie 2.”

Karen Mok – 1970 – a Hong Kong actress and model. Some of her notable film credits include “Shaolin Soccer,” “Around the World in 80 Days”, “Black Mask” and “Fallen Angels”.

Anthony Montgomery – 1971 – an American actor, best known for his role as Ensign Travis Mayweather on the television series “Star Trek: Enterprise”. He has since appeared in several other television shows, including “JAG,” “The District” and “General Hospital.”

Wayne Brady – 1972 – an American actor and television personality. He is best known for his work as the host of the daytime television game show “Let’s Make a Deal” and as a regular performer on the comedy television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”.

Wentworth Miller – 1972 – an American actor, best known for his role as Michael Scofield in the television series “Prison Break.” Miller has also appeared in several films and television shows, including “The Loft,” “Legends of Tomorrow” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Zachary Quinto – 1977 – an American actor. He is best known for his role as Spock in the “Star Trek” film franchise, as well as his portrayal of Sylar on the television series “Heroes”.

Dominic Cooper – 1978 – an English actor, best known for his roles in films such as “Mamma Mia!”, “Captain America: The First Avenger” and “The Devil’s Double”. Cooper has also appeared in several television shows, including “Sense and Sensibility,” “Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond” and “Preacher.”

Justin Long – 1978 – an American actor, best known for his roles in comedy films such as “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” “Accepted” and “He’s Just Not That Into You.” He has also appeared in films such as “Tusk” and “The Way Way Back.”

Nikki Cox – 1978 – an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series “Unhappily Ever After” and “Las Vegas”. Cox has also made appearances in television shows such as “The Nanny,” “Baywatch” and “Murphy Brown”.

Morena Baccarin – 1979 – a Brazilian actress best known for her role as Inara Serra in the science fiction series “Firefly”. She also starred in other television series, including “Homeland” and “Gotham”.

Jewel Staite – 1982 – a Canadian actress, best known for her role of Kaylee Frye in the series “Firefly”. She had a recurring role in the hit TV series “Stargate Atlantis”. Staite has also appeared in shows such as “The Killing,” “Supernatural” and “The Magicians” as well as in films “Dead Like Me: Life After Death” and “Don’t Cry Now.”

Brooke White – 1983 – an American singer and actress. She has released several albums, including “High Hopes & Heartbreak,” “Banner 1” and “Calico”. In addition to her music career, White has also pursued acting, appearing in television shows such as “Bones,” “CSI: NY” and “Once Upon a Time”.

Awkwafina (Nora Lum) – 1988 – an American actress, known for her roles in films such as “Ocean’s 8,” “Crazy Rich Asians” and “The Farewell”, for which she won a Golden Globe award for Best Actress.

Brittany Curran – 1990 – an American actress best known for her role as Chelsea Daniels in the Disney Channel series “That’s So Raven”. Curran has also appeared in other television shows such as “Twisted,” “Men of a Certain Age” and “The Magicians”, as well as in films like “Dear White People”, “13 Going on 30” and “The Adventures of Food Boy.”

1857 – James Gibbs, a Virginia-based inventor, patented the chain-stitch single-thread sewing machine. Gibbs’ machine was particularly well-suited for sewing leather and heavy fabrics, and was widely used in the production of shoes, harnesses, and other leather goods.

1914 – Glenn Curtiss flies his Langley Aerodrome. The Langley Aerodrome was an early experimental aircraft designed by Samuel Langley, a pioneer in aviation research.

1924 – President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act, also known as the Snyder Act. It granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States.

1935 – Babe Ruth, the legendary American baseball player, announced his retirement from baseball. Ruth had a remarkable career as a player, setting numerous records and establishing himself as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

1953 – Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London, England. The coronation ceremony was a grand and elaborate affair, steeped in tradition and attended by dignitaries and royalty from around the world.

1966 – US Surveyor 1 lands on the Moon. This was the first spacecraft to made a soft landing on the Moon and return close-up images of the lunar surface.

1967 – Capitol Records released The Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in the US. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, and it was a groundbreaking release for The Beatles. It has since become one of the best-selling albums of all time.

1977 – New Jersey legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City. The introduction of casino gambling in Atlantic City proved to be a major success, attracting millions of visitors and generating billions of dollars in revenue for the state of New Jersey.

1979 – John Paul II becomes first pope to visit a Communist country. The country he visited was his native Poland. The visit is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the history of Poland and the Catholic Church, and it helped to galvanize the opposition movement that eventually led to the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe.

The human liver performs over 500 different functions in the body, making it one of the most important organs for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. Some of the key functions of the liver include: production of bile to aid in digestion, metabolism of carbohydrates, storage of vitamins and minerals, detoxification of harmful substances in the body, regulation of blood glucose levels and production of cholesterol.

Soccer is the most followed sport in the world. It is played in virtually every country around the world. Major soccer tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League draw in billions of viewers from around the globe.

On average, banana contains about 75% water. This means that a typical medium-sized banana would contain approximately 89 grams of water. Bananas are also a good source of potassium, dietary fiber and various vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy and nutritious food choice.