William Shakespeare – 1564 – an English playwright and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. His most famous works include tragedies like “Hamlet”, “Othello”, “King Lear” and “Macbeth”, comedies such as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, “Much Ado About Nothing” and “As You Like It” and histories like “Henry V” and “Richard III.”

Simone Simon – 1911 – a French film actress. Some of her notable films include: “Cat People”, “The Devil and Daniel Webster”, “Olivia” and “Seventh Heaven”.

Shirley Temple – 1928 – an American actress and one of the most popular child stars in Hollywood history. She is best known for her roles in films such as “Bright Eyes”, “Curly Top”, “The Little Princess”, “Fort Apache”, “Poor Little Rich Girl” and “Heidi”.

Roy Orbison – 1936 – an American singer and songwriter, best known for his hit songs such as “Only the Lonely”, “Crying”, “In Dreams”, “Running Scared” and “Oh, Pretty Woman”.

David Birney – 1939 – an American actor and director, known for his roles in television series such as “Bridget Loves Bernie”, “St. Elsewhere”, “Serpico” and “The Adams Chronicles”. His film work includes roles in movies such as “Caravan to Vaccarès” and “Trial by Combat”.

Lee Majors – 1939 – an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Heath Barkley in the Western series “The Big Valley” and for his role as Colonel Steve Austin in the science fiction series “The Six Million Dollar Man”. Majors also starred in the series “The Fall Guy” and “The Bionic Woman”.

Ray Tomlinson – 1941 – an American computer programmer who is widely credited with inventing email. He implemented the first networked email system on ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, in 1971. Tomlinson was the first to use the “@” symbol to separate the user’s name from the computer or network name, which has become the standard for email addresses globally.

Sandra Dee – 1942 – an American actress best known for her roles in films such as “Gidget”, “Imitation of Life”, “Come September”, “If a Man Answers”, “That Funny Feeling” and “A Summer Place”.

Hervé Villechaize – 1943 – a French-American actor best known for his role as Tattoo on the television series “Fantasy Island”. He also gained fame for playing the character Nick Nack in the James Bond film “The Man with the Golden Gun”.

Tony Esposito – 1943 – a Canadian-American professional ice hockey goaltender, best known for his time with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played from 1969 to 1984. He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie in 1970 and the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender three times (1970, 1972, and 1974).

Blair Brown – 1946 – an American actress. Some of her most notable television roles include “The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd” and “Fringe”. She has also appeared in numerous films such as “Altered States”, “Continental Divide”, “Kennedy” and “Stealing Home”.

Tessa Wyatt – 1948 – a British actress best known for her role as Vicky Tripp in the television sitcom “Robin’s Nest”. She has also appeared in other TV series and films such as “The Fenn Street Gang”, “Casualty” and “Doctors”, “England Made Me”, “Spy Story” and “The Beast in the Cellar”.

Joyce DeWitt – 1949 – an American actress best known for her role as Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom “Three’s Company”. She also appeared in films such as “My Boyfriends’ Dogs”, “Ask Me to Dance” and “Spring Fling!”

James Russo – 1953 – an American actor. Some of his notable films include: “Once Upon a Time in America”, “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Donnie Brasco”, “Extremities”, “Take Back” and “Django Unchained”.

Michael Moore – 1954 – an American documentary filmmaker. Some of his most notable films include: “Roger & Me”, “Bowling for Columbine”, “Fahrenheit 9/11”, “Sicko”, “Where to Invade Next”, “Planet Of The Humans” and “Capitalism: A Love Story”.

Judy Davis – 1955 – an acclaimed Australian actress. Some key highlights of her film career include: “My Brilliant Career”, “A Passage to India”, “Husbands and Wives” and “The Dressmaker”. She also appeared in various television shows such as “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows”, “Feud: Bette and Joan” and “Ratched”.

Jan Hooks – 1957 – an American actress, best known for her work on television, particularly on “Saturday Night Live”, “Designing Women” and “3rd Rock from the Sun”. She also appeared in films such as “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure”, “Jiminy Glick in Lalawood” and “Batman Returns”.

Valerie Bertinelli – 1960 – an American actress and television personality, best known for her roles in television shows such as “One Day at a Time”, “Touched by an Angel” and “Hot in Cleveland”. In addition to her acting career, Bertinelli hosted several cooking shows, including “Valerie’s Home Cooking” and “Kids Baking Championship.

George Lopez – 1961 – an American actor, best known for his role on the ABC television sitcome “George Lopez”. He also appeared in numerous films, such as “Real Women Have Curves”, “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl”, “The Smurfs” and “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”.

John Hannah – 1962 – a Scottish actor, known for his roles in films such as “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, “Sliding Doors” and “The Mummy”. He also starred in the television series “Rebus,” “Spartacus”, “Transplant”, “A Touch of Cloth” and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

Melina Kanakaredes – 1967 – an American actress, best known for her roles in television series such as “Providence”, where she played Dr. Sydney Hansen, and “CSI: NY”, where she portrayed Detective Stella Bonasera. Kanakaredes has also appeared in films such as “15 Minutes”, “Into the Fire” and “Snitch”.

Scott Bairstow – 1970 – a Canadian actor. Some of his notable roles include playing Newt Call in the television mini-series “Lonesome Dove: The Series” as well as Ned Grayson in the TV series “Party of Five”. Bairstow has also appeared in movies such as “White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf”, “Two for Texas”, “Dead in the Water” and “Wild America.”

Sonya Smith – 1972 – an American actress known for her work in telenovelas such as “Cara Sucia”, “Milagros” and “Marina”.

Barry Watson – 1974 – an American actor, best known for his role as Matt Camden on the television series “7th Heaven.” He has also appeared in other TV shows such as “What About Brian,” “Samantha Who?,” and “Date My Dad,” as well as in films like “Teaching Mrs. Tingle” and “Sorority Boys.”

John Cena – 1977 – an American professional wrestler and actor, known for his long and successful career with WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), where he became a multiple-time world champion and one of the company’s most popular figures. Cena has also appeared in films such as “The Marine”, “Trainwreck”, “Blockers” and “F9: The Fast Saga.”

John Oliver – 1977 – a British comedian and television host, best known for hosting the HBO series “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, which features his satirical take on news, politics, and current events.

Kal Penn – 1977 – an American actor and former White House staff member. He is best known for his roles in the film series “Harold & Kumar” and for his role as Dr. Lawrence Kutner on the TV show “House”. He also served as an Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement under President Barack Obama’s administration.

Jaime King – 1979 – an American actress. Some of her notable roles in films include “Pearl Harbor”, “Sin City”, “White Chicks”, “Bulletproof Monk”, “Code Name Banshee”, “Out of Death” and “My Bloody Valentine 3D”. She is also known for her role as Lemon Breeland in the TV series “Hart of Dixie”.

Joanna Krupa – 1979 – a Polish actress, best known for her appearances on the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Miami” and for her work as a host and judge on “Poland’s Next Top Model”. She has also appeared in various magazines, including the cover of Playboy.

Dev Patel – 1990 – a British actor best known for his roles in films such as “Slumdog Millionaire”, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, “The Green Knight”, “Hotel Mumbai”, “The Personal History of David Copperfield” and “Lion.”

Matthew Underwood – 1990 – an American actor best known for his role as Logan Reese on the Nickelodeon television series “Zoey 101”.

1851 – Canada issued its first postage stamps.

2013 – The “Star Trek Into Darkness” directed by J. J. Abrams starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto premiered in Sydney.

2018 – Marvel’s film “Avengers: Infinity War” directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr premiered in Los Angeles.

Cotton candy was invented by a dentist. Dr. William Morrison, a dentist, and John C. Wharton, a confectioner, are credited with inventing cotton candy in 1897. They introduced their invention at the 1904 World’s Fair, where it was a big hit and sold thousands of boxes.

Saturn would float on water. This is because Saturn’s average density is less than that of water. Saturn has a density of about 0.687 grams per cubic centimeter, while water has a density of 1 gram per cubic centimeter.

Cutting down a saguaro cactus in Arizona is a crime punishable with up to 25 years in prison and a hefty fine. The iconic saguaro cactus is protected under the Arizona Native Plant Law. It is illegal to cut, remove, or harm a saguaro cactus on public or private land without a permit.