John Adams – 1735 – an American statesman, attorney and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States, from 1797 to 1801. He was a strong advocate for independence and was one of the principal architects of the Declaration of Independence. Adams served as the first vice president of the United States under George Washington.

Charles Atlas – 1892 – an Italian-American bodybuilder who became famous through a marketing campaign for his fitness program. He is considered one of the most iconic figures in the history of bodybuilding and strength training.

Ruth Gordon – 1896 – an American actress, best known for her role as Minnie Castevet in the horror film “Rosemary’s Baby”, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in “My Bodyguard”, “Any Which Way You Can” and “Harold and Maude”.

Ruth Hussey – 1911 – an American actress best remembered for her role as photographer Elizabeth Imbrie in the romantic comedy “The Philadelphia Story”, starring alongside Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart. She also appeared in a variety of other films, including “The Women”, “Flight Command” and “The Uninvited”.

Dick Gautier – 1931 – an American actor, known for his role as Hymie the Robot on the television series “Get Smart”. He also appeared in a number of films, including “Fun with Dick and Jane”, “Copper Mountain”, “Glitch!” and “Billy Jack Goes to Washington”.

Michael Winner – 1935 – a British film director and screenwriter. Some of his notable film credits include “The System”, “I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname”, “Death Wish”, “The Big Sleep”, “The Mechanic” and “Scorpio”

Ed Lauter – 1938 – an American actor known for appearing in a wide range of films, including “The Longest Yard”, “King Kong”, “The Artist” and “Trouble with the Curve”. In addition to his film work, Lauter also had a successful career in television, appearing in shows such as “The A-Team,” “ER” and “The Office.”

Joanna Shimkus – 1943 – a Canadian actress, best known for her role in the film “The Virgin and the Gypsy”. She also appeared in films such as “The Lost Man” and “The Uninvited”. In addition to her film work, Shimkus also appeared in a number of television shows, including “The Virginian” and “Columbo.”

Henry Winkler – 1945 – an American actor, best known for his iconic role as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the popular television sitcom “Happy Days”. He has also appeared in numerous movies, including “The Waterboy”, “Click” and “Holes”.

Andrea Mitchell – 1946 – an American television journalist, anchor and commentator. She is best known for her work as the chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and as the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC.

Chris Slade – 1946 – a Welsh rock drummer, best known for his work with the rock bands AC/DC and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.

Harry Hamlin – 1951 – an American actor, known for his role as Perseus in the fantasy film “Clash of the Titans”. He also appeared in numerous other films and television shows, including “L.A. Law”, “Making Love”, “Mad Men” and “Shameless.”

Charles Martin Smith – 1953 – an American actor, best known for his roles in films such as “American Graffiti” and “The Buddy Holly Story”. He also appeared in “Never Cry Wolf”, “The Untouchables” and “Starman”.

Kathleen Cody – 1954 – an American actress. She appeared in a variety of popular television shows, including “The Twilight Zone”, “Gunsmoke,” “The Partridge Family” and “Emergency!” Cody also appeared in several films, such as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, “Looker” and “Joe”.

Shanna Reed – 1955 – an American actress. Her most notable role was as Polly Cooper Gardner on the television series “Major Dad”. She also had recurring roles on shows like “The Colbys,” “Dallas” and “The Home Court”. In addition to her television work, Reed has appeared in a number of films, including “The Night Caller” and “The Cutting Edge”.

Kevin Pollak – 1957 – an American actor, known for appearing in films such as “Willow”, “A Few Good Men”, “The Whole Ten Yards”, “Hostage”, “End of Days” and “The Usual Suspects”. He also had roles in numerous television shows, including “The Drew Carey Show”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Mom”.

Diego Maradona – 1960 – an Argentine professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He led Argentina to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where he scored two of the most famous goals in football history, including the infamous “Hand of God” goal against England in the quarter-finals.

Kristina Wagner – 1962 – an American actress, best known for her role as Felicia Jones Scorpio on the long-running soap opera “General Hospital”. She has also appeared in a variety of other television shows and films, including “Hotel”, “Double Dragon” and “When Calls the Heart”.

Michael Beach – 1963 – an American actor. He appeared in a wide range of television shows, including “Third Watch”, “ER”, “The 100” and “Sons of Anarchy.” Beach is also known for his roles in films such as “Soul Food”, “Aquaman” and “If Not Now, When?”.

Jack Plotnick – 1968 – an American actor. He appeared in a wide range of television shows, including “Ellen”, “Reno 911!”, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “Grace and Frankie” and “The Mentalist.” He is also known for his roles in films such as “Girls Will Be Girls”, “Rubber”, “Pillow Talk” and “Space Station 76”.

Nia Long – 1970 – an American actress known for her role as Lisa Wilkes in the television sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. She has also starred in several popular films, including “Boyz n the Hood”, “Friday”, “Soul Food” and “The Best Man” and its sequel “The Best Man Holiday”.

Maria Thayer – 1975 – an American actress, best known for her roles in films such as “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”, “Strangers with Candy”, “State of Play” and “Accepted”. She also appeared in a number of television shows, including “30 Rock”, “Cougar Town”, “Those Who Can’t” and “Superstore”.

Sarah Carter – 1980 – a Canadian actress, known for her role as Maggie in the sci-fi series “Final Destination 2”. She has since appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including “Skinwalkers”, “DOA: Dead or Alive” and “Smallville.” In addition to her film work, Carter has appeared in several TV series, including “Shark,” “Falling Skies” and “Chicago Med.”

Ivanka Trump – 1981 – an American businesswoman, author and former fashion model. She is the daughter of former President Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump. She has written several books, including “The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life” and “Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success”.

Clémence Poésy – 1982 – a French actress, known for her role as Fleur Delacour in the “Harry Potter” film series. She has also appeared in a variety of other films, including “In Bruges”, “127 Hours” and “The Tunnel”. In addition to her film work, Poésy has appeared in several television shows, including “Gossip Girl,” “The Tunnel” and “The Final Portrait”.

Eva Pigford – 1984 – an American actress. She has appeared in films such as “Crossover” and “I Think I Love My Wife”, as well as television shows like “The Young and the Restless,” “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood.”

Janel Parrish – 1988 – an American actress, best known for her role as Mona Vanderwaal on the teen drama television series “Pretty Little Liars”. She has also appeared in a variety of other television shows and films including “Heroes,” “The O.C.”, “Tiger”, “The Perfectionists” and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”.

Saniyya Sidney – 2006 – an American actress, known for her roles in various television series, including “American Horror Story: Roanoke” and “The Passage”. She has also appeared in several films, such as “Hidden Figures” and “Fences”.

1888 – John J. Loud patented the ballpoint pen.

1954 – The first NBA game played under the 24-second shot clock. The introduction of the shot clock was a significant innovation in basketball, as it greatly increased the pace of the game and reduced stalling tactics.

1974 – The “Rumble in the Jungle” fight, featuring Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, took place in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

Alaska is estimated to have more caribou than people. Caribou, also known as reindeer in some regions, are abundant in Alaska, with several large herds roaming the state.

Oysters are capable of changing gender multiple times throughout their lives. They begin their lives as males and may later transition to females. This change typically occurs in response to environmental factors, such as population density, food availability and water temperature.

On average, raindrops fall at speeds ranging from about 15 to 25 miles per hour (24 to 40 kilometers per hour).