Anders Celsius – 1701 – a Swedish astronomer and physicist, best known for developing the Celsius temperature scale, which is now used worldwide to measure temperature. He introduced his temperature scale in 1742, originally based on 0°C for the boiling point of water and 100°C for the freezing point, a system that was later reversed after his death to the more familiar scale used today (0°C for freezing, 100°C for boiling).

Robert R. Livingston – 1746 – an influential American statesman, diplomat and Founding Father. Known as “The Chancellor” due to his long tenure as Chancellor of New York, he played a pivotal role in the early development of the United States. Livingston served in the Continental Congress and was appointed to the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Kōnosuke Matsushita – 1894 – a pioneering Japanese industrialist, inventor and philanthropist. He founded Panasonic Corporation, which became one of the world’s largest electronics companies. Known as the “God of Management” in Japan, Matsushita’s leadership and innovative approach to business left a profound impact on global industry.

Mona Washbourne – 1903 – a distinguished English actress. Some of her notable film roles include: “The Prince and the Showgirl” (alongside Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe), “Billy Liar”, “The Collector” and “Stevie”. She also appeared in many television shows such as “The Duchess of Duke Street”, “Doctor Who” and “Upstairs, Downstairs”.

Connie Sawyer – 1912 – an American actress known as “The Clown Princess of Comedy”. Some of her notable films roles include “A Hole in the Head” (alongside Frank Sinatra), “The Way West”, “Dumb and Dumber” and “Pineapple Express”. Sawyer also appeared in numerous TV shows including: “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, “Seinfeld”, “The Office” and “How I Met Your Mother”.

Marshall Thompson – 1925 – an American actor, best known for his roles in films such as “Battleground”, “To Hell and Back” and “Fiend Without a Face”. He also starred in television show “Daktari”, where he played Dr. Marsh Tracy, a veterinarian working in an African animal preserve.

Bruce Lee – 1940 – a legendary martial artist and actor, regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of all time. He developed his own martial arts philosophy and style, Jeet Kune Do, which emphasized efficiency, adaptability and practicality. Some of his notable film credits include “The Big Boss”, “Fist of Fury”, “Way of the Dragon”, “Enter the Dragon” and “Game of Death”.

John Alderton – 1940 – an acclaimed English actor, known for his roles in popular British TV series, including: “Please Sir!”, “Upstairs, Downstairs”, “My Wife Next Door” and “Thomas & Sarah”. He also had roles in films such as “Hannibal Brooks” and “Zardoz”.

Jimi Hendrix – 1942 – an iconic American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in music history. Some of his most popular albums include “Are You Experienced” (with timeless hits like “Purple Haze”, “Hey Joe” and “The Wind Cries Mary”), “Axis: Bold as Love”, “Electric Ladyland” and “Band of Gypsys”.

James Avery – 1945 – a beloved American actor, best known for his iconic role as Uncle Phil (Philip Banks) on the hit television series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. He also appeared in numerous television shows and films, including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “That ’70s Show”, “Sparks”, “A Friend to Die For”, “CSI” and “Dr. Dolittle 2”.

Kathryn Bigelow – 1951 – an acclaimed American film director. She is the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for her 2009 film “The Hurt Locker”. The film also won Best Picture that year. Some of her other notable film credits include “Zero Dark Thirty”, “Point Break”, “Strange Days” and “Detroit”.

Curtis Armstrong – 1953 – an American actor, known for his roles in films like “Revenge of the Nerds”, “Risky Business”, “Better Off Dead”, “One Crazy Summer” and “Ray”. He also appeared in various television shows such as “Moonlighting”, “Supernatural”, “New Girl”, “The Closer” and “Boston Legal”.

Kimmy Robertson – 1954 – an American actress, best known for her role as Lucy Moran in the cult TV series “Twin Peaks”. Her other TV appearances include roles in “The Last Man on Earth” and “Married… with Children”. Robertson also appeared in a variety of films including “The Last American Virgin” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”.

William Fichtner – 1956 – an American actor, known for his roles in films such as “Heat”, “Armageddon”, “The Dark Knight”, “Black Hawk Down”, “Crash”, “Contact”, “The Neighbor”, “Drive Angry” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. He also starred in many popular TV shows like “Prison Break”, “Mom”, “Invasion” and “Crossing Lines”.

Fisher Stevens – 1963 – an American actor. Some of his notable film credits include “Short Circuit”, “Hackers”, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, “Palmer” and “Only You”. He also appeared in variety of television shows such as “Early Edition”, “Succession”, “The Blacklist”, “Friends”, “Ripley” and “Lost”.

Robin Givens – 1964 – an American actress, best known for her roles in television series such as “Head of the Class”, “Riverdale”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” and “Ambitions”. She also appeared in variety of films including “Boomerang” (opposite Eddie Murphy), “A Rage in Harlem” and “Blankman”. Givens was married to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.

Michael Vartan – 1968 – a French-American actor, best known for his role as the CIA agent Michael Vaughn in the hit television series “Alias”. He also appeared in “Hawthorne”, “The Arrangement”, “Friends” and “Chicago Hope”. In films Vartan starred in “Never Been Kissed” (opposite Drew Barrymore), “Monster-in-Law”, “One Hour Photo”, “Rogue” and “Colombiana”.

Kirk Acevedo – 1971 – an American actor, best known for his role as Miguel Alvarez, a tough but conflicted inmate, on the critically acclaimed HBO series “Oz”. He also had roles in various other popular television series including “Fringe”, “Band of Brothers”, “12 Monkeys” and “The Night Shift”. Acevedo has appeared in films such as “Battle: Los Angeles”, “Collision Earth” and “Insidious: The Last Key”.

Jaleel White – 1976 – an American actor, best known for his role as Steve Urkel on the hit sitcom “Family Matters”. He also appeared in other TV series such as “Grown Ups”, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, “Boston Legal” and “Psych”. In films White had roles in “Dreamgirls”, “Big Fat Liar”, “The Santa Con” and “5th Of July”.

Alison Pill – 1985 – a Canadian actress, known for her roles in films such as “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”, “Midnight in Paris”, “Snowpiercer”, “Cootie”, “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen”, “”Goon” and “Trap”. She also appeared in various television shows including “The Newsroom”, “Star Trek: Picard” and “Devs”.

Lashana Lynch – 1987 – a British actress, known for her roles in films such as “Captain Marvel”, “No Time to Die”, “Matilda the Musical” and “The Woman King”. She also starred in the series “The Day of the Jackal”.

1895 – Alfred Nobel signed his will establishing the Nobel Prize. In his will, Nobel, the Swedish inventor and industrialist (most famous for inventing dynamite), allocated the majority of his fortune to create the prizes. The Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901, five years after his death in 1896, as it took time to organize the trust and the awarding bodies.

1910 – New York’s Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station) officially opened.

1924 – The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on in New York City. This inaugural parade was a huge success, drawing a crowd of over 250,000 people, and it became an annual tradition. Balloons, now a hallmark of the parade, were introduced a few years later in 1927.

1960 – Gordie Howe, the legendary ice hockey player, scored his 1,000th NHL point. At the time, he was the first player in NHL history to achieve this remarkable feat, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

2013 – The animated film “Frozen”, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, was released in the United States.

2017 – Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement. The engagement ring featured diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal collection, along with a large center stone from Botswana, a place significant to the couple.

San Francisco’s cable cars are counted as a National Historic Landmark. This designation, granted in 1964, recognizes their historical and cultural significance as the only remaining manually operated cable car system in the world.

The match was invented after the lighter. The first match was made in 1826 and the first cigarette lighter was made in 1823.

Ancient Egyptians slept on stone pillows. These headrests were most commonly used by wealthier individuals, while the general population likely used simpler alternatives made from wood or other accessible materials.