Miguel de Cervantes – 1547 – a Spanish writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time. He is best known for his novel “Don Quixote,” considered the first modern European novel and a classic of Western literature.

Guadalupe Victoria – 1786 – a Mexican revolutionary leader and the first president of Mexico. He was elected as the president of the United Mexican States (the official name of Mexico) in 1824 and served till 1829.

Lásló Jósef Bíró – 1899 – a Hungarian-Argentinian inventor best known for inventing the modern ballpoint pen. His invention, patented in 1938, used a tiny ball bearing in the tip that rotated as it moved across the paper, picking up ink from a cartridge and depositing it on the page.

Edward de Corsia – 1903 – an American actor, known for his work in films such as “The Naked City”, “The Big Heat”, “Point Blank” and “The Killing”. In addition he also had a successful career in television, appearing in shows such as “Perry Mason”, “Gunsmoke” and “The Untouchables.”

Greer Garson – 1904 – a British-American actress, known for her role in a classic film “Mrs. Miniver”, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other notable films include “Goodbye, Mr. Chips”, “Pride and Prejudice”, “Desire Me”, “Random Harvest” and “Madame Curie”.

Virginia Bruce – 1910 – an American actress. Some of her notable film roles include “The Great Ziegfeld”, “Born to Dance”, “Brazil”, “Action in Arabia” and “The Invisible Woman”.

Michelangelo Antonioni – 1912 – an Italian film director, widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative filmmakers of the 20th century. Some of his notable films include “Blow-Up”, “Red Desert”, “The Passenger” and “Identification of a Woman”.

Stanley E. Kramer – 1913 – an American film director, known for directing “The Juggler”, “The Defiant Ones”, “Judgment at Nuremberg”, “The Domino Principle”, “Ship of Fools”, “Inherit the Wind” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”.

Trevor Howard – 1913 – an English actor, best known for his role as the lead character, Dr. Alec Harvey, in romantic drama “Brief Encounter”, which is considered one of the greatest British films of all time. He also appeared in “The Third Man”, “The Bridge on the River Kwai”, “Sons and Lovers” and “Mutiny on the Bounty”.

Lizabeth Scott – 1922 – an American actress, known for her roles in films such as “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers”, “Dead Reckoning”, “I Walk Alone”, “Desert Fury”, “Pitfall” and “Too Late for Tears”.

Steve Forrest – 1925 – an American actor, best remembered for his role as Lt. Dan “Hondo” Harrelson in the TV series “S.W.A.T.” Some of his other notable film roles include “The Longest Day”, “North Dallas Forty” and “Mommie Dearest”. In addition to his film work, Forrest had a successful career in television, appearing in shows such as “The Baron” and “Dallas”.

Anita Ekberg – 1931 – a Swedish-Italian actress, best known for her roles in films such as “La Dolce Vita”, “War and Peace”, “Screaming Mimi”, “Killer Nun”, “Boccaccio ’70” and “4 for Texas”.

Robert Benton – 1932 – an American screenwriter and film director. Some of his notable film credits include “Bonnie and Clyde”, “What’s Up, Doc?”, “Bad Company”, “Places in the Heart”, “Nobody’s Fool” and “The Human Stain”. One of Benton’s most famous films is “Kramer vs. Kramer”, which he wrote and directed. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Benton.

Jerry Lee Lewis – 1935 – an American singer and songwriter, best known of hits such as “High School Confidential”, “Crazy Arms”, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and “Great Balls of Fire”.

Mylene Demongeot – 1935 – a French actress known for her roles in films such as “Les Liaisons Dangereuses”, “Fantômas”, “Retirement Home” and “Camping”.

Silvio Berlusconi – 1936 – an Italian media tycoon and politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy in four governments between 1994 and 2011. He is known for founding and leading the center-right political party Forza Italia and serving as the owner of Mediaset, a media company that includes television channels such as Italia 1, Canale 5, and Rete 4.

Larry Linville – 1939 – an American actor best known for his role as Major Frank Burns on the television series “MAS*H”. He also appeared in guest roles on shows such as “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island” and “Dynasty,” as well as in films “Grandpa Goes to Washington” and “Earthbound”.

Jon Brower Minnoch – 1941 – an American man who, at his peak weight, was the heaviest person ever recorded in medical history. In 1981 his weight had exceeded 1,400 pounds (635 kg).

Ian McShane – 1942 – an English actor, best known for his role as Al Swearengen in the HBO series “Deadwood”. He has also appeared in a variety of films, including “Sexy Beast”, “Kung Fu Panda”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, “American Star” and “John Wick”.

Madeline Kahn – 1942 – an American actress, known for her work in films such as “Blazing Saddles”, “Young Frankenstein”, “City Heat”, “Mixed Nuts”, “The Cheap Detective” and “High Anxiety”.

Lech Wałęsa – 1943 – a Polish politician, trade union organizer and human rights activist who played a key role in the collapse of communism in Poland and the eventual fall of the Soviet Union. In 1983, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in promoting nonviolent change in Poland. Following the collapse of communism in Poland in 1989, Wałęsa served as the country’s first freely elected president from 1990 to 1995.

Patricia Hodge – 1946 – an English actress, known for her work in television series such as “Miranda”, “Rumpole of the Bailey” and “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil”. In addition she has appeared in a number of films, including “Betrayal”, “Arthur’s Whisky” and “The Elephant Man”.

Drake Hogestyn – 1953 – an American actor best known for his role as John Black on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives”. He has also appeared in a variety of other television shows and films, including “Otherworld”, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, “Christmas Tree Lane” and “Beverly Hills, 90210”.

Cindy Morgan – 1954 – an American actress, best known for her role as Lacey Underall in the comedy film “Caddyshack”. In addition, she has also appeared in a number of other films and television shows, including “Falcon Crest”, “Tron”, “Matlock” and “The Larry Sanders Show”.

Andrew Dice Clay – 1957 – an American comedian and actor. Some of his notable film roles include “A Star is Born”, “Warrior Strong”, “Brainsmasher… A Love Story”, “Casual Sex?”, “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” and “Blue Jasmine”.

Jill Whelan – 1966 – an American actress, best known for her role as Vicki Stubing, the daughter of Captain Stubing, in the television series “The Love Boat”. In addition she has appeared in a number of TV shows and films, including “6 Degrees of Hell”, “Airplane!” and “Diagnosis: Murder”. She has also appeared on stage in productions such as “Grease” and “The Vagina Monologues.”

Luke Goss – 1968 – an English actor and musician. He first gained fame as a member of the British pop band Bros, alongside his brother Matt Goss. The band achieved success, with hits such as “When Will I Be Famous?” and “I Owe You Nothing”. He has also appeared in a variety of films, including “Blade II”, “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” and “Death Race 2”.

Mika Häkkinen – 1968 – a Finnish former racing driver who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. He won the Formula One World Championship twice, in 1998 and 1999, while driving for the McLaren team. During his career, Häkkinen won a total of 20 Grand Prix races and achieved 51 podium finishes.

Erika Eleniak – 1969 – an American actress, best known for her role as Shauni McClain in the television series “Baywatch”. In addition, she has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including “Under Siege”, “The Beverly Hillbillies”, “Fatal Reunion” and “Chasers”. She has also appeared in Playboy magazine, posing for several nude pictorials.

Emily Lloyd – 1970 – an English actress, best known for her roles in films such as “Wish You Were Here”, “Chicago Joe and the Showgirl”, “In Country” and “A River Runs Through It”. She also appeared in the television series “Merlin” and “David Copperfield”.

Natasha Gregson Wagner – 1970 – an American actress and the daughter of actress Natalie Wood and British producer Richard Gregson. Some of her notable film roles include “Lost Highway”, “Another Day in Paradise”, “Two Girls and a Guy” and “High Fidelity”. Wagner has also appeared in television shows such as “Ally McBeal”, “ER” and “House.”

Mackenzie Crook – 1971 – an English actor, best known for his role as Gareth Keenan in the original UK version of the television series “The Office”. He has also appeared in a number of other television shows and films, including “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Game of Thrones”, “Detectorists” and “Almost Human”.

Chrissy Metz – 1980 – an American actress, known for her role as Kate Pearson on the NBC television series “This Is Us”. She has also appeared in films such as “Breakthrough”, “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” and “Stay Awake”.

Zachary Levi – 1980 – an American actor, best known for his role as Chuck Bartowski in the television series “Chuck”. Levi has appeared in a number of films, including “Tangled”, “American Underdog”, “Shazam!” and “Thor: The Dark World”.

Kevin Durant – 1988 – an American professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. He is a two-time NBA champion, having won back-to-back titles with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. He has also been named the NBA Finals MVP twice. Durant has also represented the United States and won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics.

1923 – The Steinhart Aquarium in Golden Gate Park opened to the public. The aquarium, which is part of the California Academy of Sciences, is home to a wide variety of aquatic species and features exhibits on marine life from around the world.

1960 – Television sitcom “My Three Sons” starring Fred MacMurray, debuted on ABC.

1963 – The science fiction sitcom “My Favorite Martian” starred Ray Walston, debuted on CBS.

1966 – The Chevrolet Camaro, originally named Panther, was introduced. It was designed to compete with the Ford Mustang and has become one of Chevrolet’s most iconic and enduring models.

1986 – The television comedy “Designing Women” debuted on CBS.

1990 – The construction of Washington National Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, was completed after 83 years. The cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and is known for its stunning Gothic architecture.

1991 – “My Own Private Idaho” starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix, premiered at the New York Film Festival.

1993 – “Grace Under Fire” starring Brett Butler as Grace Kelly, debuted on ABC.

1996 – The Nintendo 64 video game system debuted in the USA. The console introduced several groundbreaking features, including 3D graphics and the iconic Nintendo 64 controller with its analog stick. The Nintendo 64 is fondly remembered for classic games like “Super Mario 64,” “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,” and “GoldenEye 007.”

The Boston Marathon didn’t allow female runners until 1972.

On a clear day, you can see four states from the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

There is a river called “Big Ugly Creek” in West Virginia. It is located in Lincoln County in the southwestern part of the state. The creek flows for about 25 miles before joining the Guyandotte River near the community of Branchland.