Solomon R. Guggenheim – 1861 – an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for founding the Guggenheim Foundation and the iconic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Elaine Stritch – 1925 – an American actress and singer, remembered as one of Broadway’s greatest legends. Her most famous performances include: “Company”, “Sail Away”, “A Delicate Balance” and “A Little Night Music”. Stritch also appeared in several television series, such as “The Cosby Show” and “30 Rock”. Her film work includes “September”, “Out to Sea” and “Monster-in-Law”.

Robert Mandan – 1932 – an American actor, known for his role as Chester Tate in the sitcom “Soap”. He also appeared in other television shows such as “Search for Tomorrow”, “Love of Life”, “From These Roots”, “Three’s Company”, “The Love Boat” and “The Golden Girls”. Mandan appeared in films like “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Zapped!”

Bo Hopkins – 1938 – an American actor. Some of his notable film credits include: “The Wild Bunch”, “American Graffiti”, “White Lightning”, “Midnight Express”, “The Getaway” and “The Killer Elite”. Hopkins alsoappeared in numerous TV series, including “Gunsmoke”, “Bonanza”, “Hawaii Five-O”, “Charlie’s Angels” and “Dynasty”.

David Jason – 1940 – a English actor, best known for his iconic role as Derek “Del Boy” Trotter in “Only Fools and Horses”. He also starred in sitcoms such as “Open All Hours”, “A Touch of Frost”, “The Darling Buds of May” and “Danger Mouse”. In 2005, Jason was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to acting and comedy.

Barry Diller – 1942 – an American business executive and media mogul, known as the founder of Fox Broadcasting Company. He also founded IAC, a conglomerate focusing on internet services, media, and e-commerce. The company owns or has owned brands such as Match.com, Expedia and Vimeo.

Geoffrey Hughes – 1944 – a beloved English actor, best known for his role as Eddie Yeats, on the long-running soap opera “Coronation Street”. He also appeared in other television series such as “Keeping Up Appearances”, “Heartbeat” and “The Royle Family”. Hughes also starred in films such as “The Man Who Haunted Himself” and “Fierce Creatures”.

Farrah Fawcett – 1947 – an iconic American actress, best known for her role as Jill Munroe in the hit television series “Charlie’s Angels”. She also appeared in films such as “Logan’s Run”, “The Cannonball Run”, “Extremities”, “The Burning Bed” and “Small Sacrifices”.

Ina Garten – 1948 – an American cookbook author and television host, best known for her Food Network show “Barefoot Contessa”. She has written multiple cookbooks, all of which have become bestsellers. Her books emphasize simple, elegant recipes with accessible ingredients.

Brent Spiner – 1949 – an American actor, best known for his iconic portrayal of the Lieutenant Commander Data in the “Star Trek” franchise. He has also appeared in numerous films, including “Independence Day” and “The Master of Disguise”.

Barbara Sukowa – 1950 – a German actress known for her roles in films like “Lola”, “Marianne and Juliane”, “Rosa Luxemburg”, “Dalíland” and “Hannah Arendt”.

Christie Brinkley – 1954 – an American model and actress. She achieved iconic status by appearing on the cover of the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue” for three consecutive years (1979, 1980, and 1981), a first in the magazine’s history. Brinkley also appeared in films and television shows such as “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, “Parks and Recreation” and “Mad About You”.

Kim Zimmer – 1955 – an American actress, best known for her role as Reva Shayne on the long-running soap opera “Guiding Light”. She also appeared in other television shows including “One Life to Live”, “The Doctors”, “Santa Barbara” and “MacGyver”. Zimmer had roles in films such as “Bleeding Love”, “Body Heat”, “23 Blast” and “Freshman Father”.

Michael Talbott – 1955 – an American actor best known for his role as Detective Stanley Switek on the television series “Miami Vice”. He also appeared in several other movies, including: “First Blood”, “Carrie”, “Used Cars” and “Foolin’ Around”.

Michael T Weiss – 1962 – an American actor, best known for his starring role as Jarod in the television series “The Pretender”. He also appeared in various other TV shows, including: “Days of Our Lives”, “Dark Shadows”, “Crossing Jordan”, “Burn Notice” and “Blue Bloods”. In films Weiss had roles in “Jeffrey”, “Freeway”, “Bones” and “Sex and the City 2”.

Stephen McGann – 1963 – an English actor, best known for his role as Dr. Patrick Turner in the drama series “Call the Midwife”. He has also appeared in various other television series and films, such as “The Hanging Gale”, “Catherine the Great”, “The Harpist” and “Business as Usual”.

Lori Beth Denberg – 1976 – an American actress, known for her work as a cast member of the comedy series “All That” and for her role as Lydia Liza Gutman in the sitcom “The Steve Harvey Show”. She also appeared in films such as “Good Burger” and “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”.

Shakira – 1977 – a Colombian singer and songwriter, known as the “Queen of Latin Music”. She released several successful albums including “Pies Descalzos”, “Laundry Service”, “Shakira”, “She Wolf” and “Dónde Están los Ladrones?”. Shakira won numerous awards, including multiple Grammys and Latin Grammys.

Martin Spanjers – 1987 – an American actor, best known for his role as Rory Hennessy on the popular sitcom “8 Simple Rules”. He has also appeared in various other television shows, including “Malcolm in the Middle”, “CSI: Miami”, “Cold Case” and “Grey’s Anatomy”. In films he had roles in “Sassy Pants” and “Body at Brighton Rock”.

Julia Fox – 1990 – an Italian-American actress and model, best known for her role in the film “Uncut Gems”, where she played Julia De Fiore opposite Adam Sandler. She also appeared in films such as “Presence”, “No Sudden Move”, “PVT Chat”, “Camgirl” and “The Trainer”.

Paul Mescal – 1996 – an Irish actor best known for his role as Connell in “Normal People”. He also appeared in films such as “All of Us Strangers”, “”Aftersun, “The Lost Daughter”, “Foe”, “Gladiator II” and “God’s Creatures”.

1653 – New Amsterdam officially became a city. In 1664, the English seized the city and renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York.

1852 – The first British public men’s toilet opened on Fleet Street in London. The toilet was part of efforts led by public health reformers to improve hygiene and urban living conditions in rapidly growing cities.

1876 – Baseball’s National League (NL) was formed. The founding teams included: Boston Red Stockings, Chicago White Stockings, Cincinnati Red Stockings, Hartford Dark Blues, Louisville Grays, New York Mutuals, Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Brown Stockings.

1887 – The first official Groundhog Day observed at Gobbler’s Knobon, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event was organized by a group of groundhog hunters known as the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, and it centered around the prediction made by a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil.

1892 – Bottle cap patented by William Painter. The crown cork had 24 teeth and a cork seal with a paper backing to prevent contact between the contents and the metal cap. The current version has 21 teeth.

1901 – Queen Victoria’s funeral service took place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. She was later interred in the Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore, alongside her husband, Prince Albert.

1913 – Grand Central Terminal in New York City opened. It was designed by the architectural firms of Reed and Stem and Warren and Wetmore, and it quickly became a symbol of the city’s grandeur and an essential transportation hub.

2020 – Palindrome Day: the date 02022020 reads the same forward and backward.

In 2012 a man wore 60 shirts and 9 pairs of jeans to the airport to avoid extra fees.

Oklahoma’s state vegetable is the watermelon, and its state fruit is the strawberry

In 2019 a farmer from Cleveland, Tennessee grew a 910-pound pumpkin and turned it into a boat. For 4 years Justin Ownby grew over 900-pound pumpkin and when he reached his goal, he hollowed it out and rode it as a boat in a nearby pond.