Elizabeth Arden – 1881 – Canadian-born businesswoman and founder of “Elizabeth Arden” Inc., a major cosmetics, skin care and fragrance company. She opened her first salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1910 and quickly gained a reputation for introducing innovative skincare and makeup products.

Jason Robards Sr – 1892 – an American stage actor, best known for his work on Broadway. One of his notable stage roles was in Eugene O’Neill’s play “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” which premiered in 1956.

Artur Fischer – 1919 – a German inventor and entrepreneur known for his numerous inventions. One of his most famous creations was the plastic wall anchor, also known as the “Fischer plug” or “Rawlplug”. The plug became widely popular for its effectiveness, simplicity and versatility. Throughout his lifetime, Fischer held over 1,100 patents.

Rex Allen – 1920 – an American actor, best known as the “Arizona Cowboy” due to his roots in the state of Arizona and his association with Western-themed entertainment.

Taylor Mead – 1924 – an American poet and actor, known for his association with the Beat Generation and the New York City avant-garde art scene. One of his most notable film roles was in Andy Warhol’s film “Couch”.

Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – 1935 – the King of Saudi Arabia. He is the 25th son of King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia. Salman has been involved in various policy changes and initiatives, including economic reforms under the Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy and reduce its dependence on oil.

Anthony Hopkins – 1937 – a Welsh actor, considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his iconic role as Hannibal Lecter in the film “The Silence of the Lambs”. In addition, Hopkins has appeared in many other acclaimed films, including “The Elephant Man”, “Legends of the Fall” and “The Two Popes”.

Rosalind Cash – 1938 – an American actress best known for her role in the science fiction film “The Omega Man”. She also appeared in films such as “Klute”, “Sister, Sister”, “Tales from the Hood” and “Uptown Saturday Night”.

Tim Considine – 1940 – an American actor, known for his role as eldest son Mike Douglas in the TV series “My Three Sons”.

Alex Ferguson – 1941 – a Scottish football (soccer) manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful managers in the history of the sport. His career is most closely associated with Manchester United, which he transformed into one of the most dominant and successful football clubs in the world. He was knighted in 1999 for his services to football.

Sarah Miles – 1941 – a British actress. Some of her notable roles include, “Ryan’s Daughter”, “Blow-Up”, “The Servant”, “White Mischief” and “Hope and Glory”.

Andy Summers – 1942 – an English musician and guitarist best known as a member of the iconic rock band The Police, alongside Sting (vocals, bass) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The band’s hits include songs like “Roxanne,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Message in a Bottle” and “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”.

John Denver – 1943 – an American singer and songwriter. Some of his most well-known songs include “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane”.

Ben Kingsley – 1943 – a British actor best known for his role in the film “Gandhi”, in which he portrayed the iconic Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. His performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Some of his other notable film roles include, “Schindler’s List”, “Sexy Beast”, “House of Sand and Fog” and “Hugo”. Kingsley was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 for his contributions to the arts.

Taylor Hackford – 1944 – an American film director and producer. Some of his notable works include, “An Officer and a Gentleman”, “Ray”, “The Devil’s Advocate”, “Dolores Claiborne”, “Proof of Life” and “Love Ranch”.

Barbara Carrera – 1945 – an American actress. Some of her notable film roles include: “Never Say Never Again”, “Condorman”, “Wild Geese II”, “I, the Jury”, “Point of Impact” and “Embryo”. She also appeared in TV shows such as “Emma: Queen of the South Seas” and “Masada”.

Burton Cummings – 1947 – a Canadian singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and keyboardist of the rock band The Guess Who. The band achieved international fame with hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “No Time” and “Share the Land”.

Tim Matheson – 1947 – an American actor. Some of his notable works include: “Animal House”, “The West Wing”, “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder” and “Hart of Dixie”. In addition to his acting career, Tim Matheson has directed various television shows such as “Burn Notice,” “Criminal Minds” and “Sons of Liberty”.

Donna Summer – 1948 – an American singer, known as the “Queen of Disco”. Some of her most iconic songs include: “I Feel Love”, “Last Dance”, “Hot Stuff” and “MacArthur Park”.

Joe Dallesandro – 1948 – an American actor and cultural icon. Some of his notable films include: “Flesh”, “Trash”, “Blood for Dracula”, “Heat” and “The Margin”.

James Remar – 1953 – an American actor. His notable roles include playing Richard in the TV show “Sex and the City,” as well as Harry Morgan, in the TV series “Dexter.” He also played the character Ajax in the cult classic film “The Warriors” and appeared in movies like “48 Hrs.,” “The Cotton Club” and “Tales from the Darkside: The Movie.”

Jane Badler – 1953 – an American actress, best known for her portrayal of Diana, in the science fiction TV series “V”. She has also appeared in films and TV shows such as “Falcon Crest,” “Mission: Impossible”, “The Free Fall”, “Under the Gun”, “Easy Kill”, “Girl Gets Girl” and “Neighbours.”

Bebe Neuwirth – 1958 – an American actress known for her role as Dr. Lilith Sternin Crane in the television series “Cheers”. She has also appeared in various films and TV shows, including “Jumanji,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Madam Secretary.”

Val Kilmer – 1959 – an American actor, best known for his role as Iceman in the film “Top Gun”. He also starred in various other films, including “Batman Forever”, “The Doors”, “Willow” “Tombstone” and “Heat”.

Joanna Johnson – 1961 – an American actress, known for her role as Caroline Spencer Forrester in the soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful”. She also appeared in other TV shows like “Santa Barbara” and “Hope & Faith”.

Don Diamont – 1962 – an American actor, known for his long-running role on “The Young and the Restless” and later on “The Bold and the Beautiful”. He has also appeared in films such as “The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo” and “Loyal Opposition: Terror in the White House”.

Gong Li – 1965 – a Chinese actress, widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed and internationally recognized actresses from China. She is best known for her roles in films such as “Raise the Red Lantern”, “Farewell My Concubine”, “To Live” and “Coming Home”.

Nicholas Sparks – 1965 – an American novelist. Some of his most famous works include “The Notebook,” “A Walk to Remember,” “Dear John,” “The Lucky One” and “The Last Song”.

Gerry Dee – 1968 – a Canadian comedian, known for his role as the titular character in the Canadian sitcom “Mr. D” as well as “Animal Control”.

Joey McIntyre – 1972 – an American singer, best known as a member of the boy band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB). The band’s hits included songs like “Step by Step,” “Hangin’ Tough” and “Please Don’t Go Girl”. He also appeared in various television shows, including “Boston Public” and “The McCarthys”.

Donald Trump Jr. – 1977 – an American businessman and political figure. He is the eldest son of former U.S. President Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana Trump. Don Jr. is known for his involvement in his father’s business empire, the Trump Organization.

Psy – 1977 – a South Korean singer, best known for his viral hit song “Gangnam Style”.

Elaine Cassidy – 1979 – an Irish actress, known for her role in the psychological thriller film “The Others”. She has also appeared in the drama series “Harper’s Island”, “Fingersmith”, “Disco Pigs” and “No Offence”.

Denée Benton – 1991 – an American actress, known for her portrayal of Natasha Rostova in the Broadway musical “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”. She has also appeared in television shows such as “UnReal” and “The Gilded Age”.

Gabby Douglas – 1995 – an American artistic gymnast and a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team, often referred to as the “Fierce Five” during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She made history at the 2012 Olympics by becoming the first African American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics.

Hunter Schafer – 1998 – an American actress, known for her role in the critically acclaimed HBO series “Euphoria”. She has also appeared in various films and television shows, including “Cuckoo”, “Belle”, “Mother Mary” and “And”.

1879 – Thomas Edison publicly demonstrated the first practical incandescent light bulb at Menlo Park, New Jersey.

1904 – First New Year’s Eve celebration held in Times Square, New York City. The event was organized by the owners of the new One Times Square building as a way to celebrate the completion of the building and to promote it as a new commercial hub.

1907 – For first time, a ball drops at Times Square to signal the New Year. The event marked the beginning of the tradition that has evolved into the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.

1935 – The board game Monopoly was patented by Charles Darrow. Since then, it has been translated into 47 languages and sold in 114 countries countries across the world.

1970 – Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit to dissolve the legal partnership of The Beatles. This legal action marked the official end of one of the most influential and successful bands of all time.

1982 – The soap opera “Doctors” ends on the NBC Network. The series ran for 19 years (5,280 episodes were produced).

1984 – Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen loses his arm in a car crash. The accident occurred when he was driving in his Corvette and lost control, resulting in the car crashing and his arm being severed.

1997 – Microsoft acquired Hotmail.com for $500 million, the largest acquisition at the time. Hotmail was later rebranded as “MSN Hotmail” and eventually became part of the Windows Live suite of online services.

2004 – Official opening of the iconic skyscraper Taipei 101. At the time of its completion, it was the world’s tallest building, standing at 508 meters (1,667 feet) including its spire.

In the 1830s, tomato ketchup was sold as a medicine that could cure ailments like diarrhea, indigestion and jaundice. Tomato ketchup was believed to have health benefits due to the nutritional content of tomatoes.

Making international calls in North Korea is a crime. Engaging in unauthorized international communication, particularly without government approval, can have severe consequences, including legal repercussions.

In Italy, Mickey Mouse is commonly known as “Topolino.” The name “Topolino” is the Italian version of Mickey Mouse’s name and is widely recognized by Italian speakers as the iconic Disney character.