Glenda Farrell – 1904 – an American actress known for her roles in films such as “Smart Blonde”, “Torchy Gets Her Man”, “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang”, “Little Caesar” and “Mystery of the Wax Museum”.

Lena Horne – 1917 – an American singer. She was one of the first African-American singers to sign a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio. Some of her popular songs include “Stormy Weather,” “Love Me or Leave Me” and “The Lady is a Tramp”. Horne’s acting career included roles in films such as “Stormy Weather”, “Cabin in the Sky” and “The Wiz”.

Susan Hayward – 1917 – an American actress known for her performances in films such as “Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman”, “My Foolish Heart”, “David and Bathsheba”, “With a Song in My Heart”, “I’ll Cry Tomorrow” and “I Want to Live!”, for which she earned the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Harvey Vernon – 1927 – an American actor. Some of his notable film credits include “Dirty Harry”, “Soylent Green”, “Herbie Rides Again” and “Angels Revenge”. He also appeared in several television series, including “The Twilight Zone,” “Bonanza,” “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “The A-Team”.

Pat McCormick – 1927 – an American actor and writer known for his work as a writer and performer on “The Bob Newhart Show”. He also appeared in films such as “The Nutty Professor”, “The Love God?” and “Smokey and the Bandit II”.

Nancy Dussault – 1936 – an American actress best known for her role as Ann Royce McCluskey in the sitcom “Too Close for Comfort”. She has also made guest appearances on various TV shows, including “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Mad About You” and “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Tony Musante – 1936 – an American actor known for his role as Nino Schibetta in the HBO series “Oz”. He also starred in the crime drama “The Incident” and appeared in movies such as “The Bird with the Crystal Plumage”, “The Mercenary” and “The Girl from Trieste”.

David Alan Grier – 1956 – an American actor known as a cast member on the comedy show “In Living Color”. He has also appeared in numerous films including “Boomerang”, “Jumanji”, “Baadasssss!” and “The Big Sick”. On television, Grier has had recurring roles in shows such as “Life with Bonnie”, “The Carmichael Show”, “The Good Fight” and “Queen Sugar.”

Vincent D’Onofrio – 1959 – an American actor known for his role as Pvt. Leonard “Gomer Pyle” Lawrence in the film “Full Metal Jacket” and as detective Robert Goren in the crime drama series “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”. He also appeared in variety of films including “Men in Black”, “The Cell”, “Jurassic World” and “The Magnificent Seven”.

Rupert Graves – 1963 – an English actor best known for his portrayal of Freddy Honeychurch in the film “A Room with a View”. He also appeared in several notable films and television series, including “Maurice”, “Different for Girls”, “The Forsyte Saga”, “The Family” and “Sherlock”.

Marton Csokas – 1966 – a New Zealand actor known for his portrayal of Celeborn, the Elven Lord, in the “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy. Some of his other notable film roles include “Kingdom of Heaven”, “The Great Wall” and “The Equalizer”. He has also appeared in TV shows such as “The Bourne Identity”, “Into the Badlands” and “The X-Files”.

Mike Tyson – 1966 – a professional boxer widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He achieved a remarkable record of 50 wins, with 44 of those victories coming by way of knockout. He has also made appearances in several movies including “The Hangover”, “Scary Movie 5”, “Ip Man 3” and “Kickboxer: Retaliation”.

Monica Potter – 1971 – an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as “The Young and the Restless”, “Tales from the Crypt” and “Parenthood”. She also appeared in films such as “Patch Adams”, “Con Air”, “Along Came a Spider”, “Saw” and “Head Over Heels”.

Molly Parker – 1972 – a Canadian actress known for her role as Widow Garret in the HBO series “Deadwood”. She has also appeared in numerous films and TV shows including “Kissed”, “Sunshine”, “The Road”, “The Firm”, “House of Cards”, “Goliath” and “Wounds”.

Rick Gonzalez – 1979 – an American actor known for his role in the film “Coach Carter”. He appeared in several popular television shows such as “Reaper”, “Rush”, “Arrow” and “Mr. Robot”. Gonzalez also appeared in movies like “War of the Worlds”, “Pride and Glory” and “Biker Boyz”.

Lizzy Caplan – 1982 – an American actress best known for her role as Janis Ian in the comedy “Mean Girls”. Her other notable film credits include “Cloverfield”, “127 Hours”, “Now You See Me 2” and “The Disaster Artist”. She also starred in the television series “True Blood”, “Party Down” and “Masters of Sex”.

Katherine Ryan – 1983 – a Canadian comedian and actress known as a regular guest on panel shows like “Mock the Week,” “8 Out of 10 Cats” and “Would I Lie to You?”. She has also written and starred in her own sitcom, “The Duchess,” which premiered on Netflix in 2020.

Michael Phelps – 1985 – an American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers ever. He competed in his first Olympic Games at the age of 15 in 2000 and went on to participate in a total of five Olympic Games, winning a staggering 23 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals.

1377 – Foundation stone laid for Ulm Minster, also known as Ulm Cathedra in Ulm, Germany. The construction of the cathedral continued for several centuries, with various interruptions. It is one of the most remarkable examples of Gothic architecture in Germany and remains one of the tallest churches in the world.

1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin is first to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope. He became famous for his daring tightrope walks across the Niagara Gorge, captivating audiences with his incredible feats of balance and skill.

1894 – The London Tower Bridge was officially opened. Construction of the bridge began in 1886 and took approximately eight years to complete. The bridge, an iconic symbol of London, spans the River Thames and is a combined bascule and suspension bridge, designed to allow both road and river traffic to pass through.

1925 – Charles Francis Jenkins was granted the U.S. patent for “Transmitting Pictures over Wireless”. Jenkins was an American inventor and pioneer in early television technology. His patent, number 1,544,156, described a method for transmitting images wirelessly using radio waves.

1936 – Margaret Mitchell’s novel “Gone With The Wind” was published, and became one of the most popular and enduring works of American literature. The novel was an instant success and went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937. It was later adapted into a highly acclaimed film in 1939.

1937 – The world’s first emergency call telephone service was launched in London, United Kingdom. It was established by the London Metropolitan Police and was known as the “999” emergency number. This service allowed individuals to quickly and easily contact the police, fire brigade, or ambulance service in case of emergencies.

1953 – The first Chevrolet Corvette was manufactured in Flint, Michigan, United States. The car was introduced as a concept vehicle at the General Motors Motorama show in New York City. Due to its positive reception, General Motors decided to put the Corvette into production, making it the first mass-produced American sports car.

1987 – The Royal Canadian Mint introduced the $1 coin, commonly known as the “loonie”. The coin features a common loon, a bird native to Canada, on its reverse side, which is why it acquired its popular nickname. The introduction of the loonie was aimed at replacing the one-dollar banknote, which had a shorter lifespan and higher production costs.

2008 – “Mamma Mia!, The Movie!” first premiered in London, England. The film, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, became a global sensation. The movie is a musical romantic comedy based on the popular stage musical “Mamma Mia!”, which features the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA.

2016 – The IKEA Museum opened in the former very first IKEA store in Älmhult, Sweden, which is also the birthplace of the Swedish furniture retailer. The museum showcases the history and evolution of IKEA, including its iconic designs, founder Ingvar Kamprad’s story, and the company’s impact on home furnishing and design.

2019 – President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to enter North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un. This historic meeting took place at the border village of Panmunjom, in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and symbolized a significant moment in the diplomatic relations between the United States and North Korea.

2022 – Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson took the oaths of office to become the 104th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She is the first Black woman and 6th female to serve on the Supreme Court.

The first phonebook, published in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, in February 1878, contained a total of 50 names. It was a single-page listing of individuals and businesses that had telephone service in the area.

The smallest ocean on Earth is the Arctic Ocean. It is located in the northernmost part of the planet and covers an area of approximately 14.05 million square kilometers (5.43 million square miles). The Arctic Ocean is mostly covered in ice, with a relatively small proportion of its surface being open water.

The Aztecs invented popcorn. They were among the early civilizations to cultivate and consume corn. Aztecs would heat dried corn kernels over fire, causing them to pop and create popcorn. Popcorn was a popular snack among the Aztecs, and they would often flavor it with various seasonings and spices.