William Boeing – 1881 – an American industrialist and founder of the Boeing Company, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense manufacturers.

Stanley Holloway – 1890 – a British actor best known for his role as Alfred P. Doolittle, in the film “Pygmalion”.

George Coulouris – 1903 – a British actor. He appeared in numerous films throughout his career, with notable roles in movies such as “Citizen Kane”, where he played Walter Parks Thatcher, “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “Watch on the Rhine”.

Vladimir Horowitz – 1903 – a renowned and influential classical pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. During his lifetime, he received numerous accolades and awards for his contributions to classical music, including multiple Grammy Awards.

Everett Sloane – 1909 – an American actor best known for his role as Mr. Bernstein in iconic film “Citizen Kane”. He also appeared in numerous other films throughout his career, including “The Lady from Shanghai”, “The Men”, “Patterns” and “Seven Days in May”.

Bonnie Parker – 1910 – an infamous American outlaw and one half of the criminal duo known as “Bonnie and Clyde”.

Michael Goodliffe – 1914 – a British actor. Some of his notable film credits include “A Night to Remember”, “The Battle of the River Plate”, “Peeping Tom”, “The Haunting” and “They Came from Beyond Space”.

Walter Matthau – 1920 – an American actor. Some of his most memorable film roles include “The Odd Couple”, “The Fortune Cookie”, “The Bad News Bears”, “Grumpy Old Men” and “Dennis the Menace”. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Oscar Madison in “The Fortune Cookie”.

James Whitmore – 1921 – an American actor known for his roles in films such as “Battleground”, “Kiss Me, Kate”, “Them!”, “Black Like Me” and “The Shawshank Redemption”.

Jimmy Carter – 1924 – an American politician and the 39th President of the United States. He played a key role in brokering the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, a significant achievement for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Tom Bosley – 1927 – an American actor, most famous for his role as Howard Cunningham on the popular TV series “Happy Days”. He is also know for his appearances in movies like “Love with the Proper Stranger”, “Yours, Mine and Ours” and “The World of Henry Orient”.

George Peppard – 1928 – an American actor known for his role in the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” where he starred alongside Audrey Hepburn. He is also known for his portrayal of Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith in the TV series “The A-Team”. Some of his other notable movie credits include “How the West Was Won”, “The Blue Max” and “Damnation Alley”.

Richard Harris – 1930 – an Irish actor. One of his most iconic roles came as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”. He also appeared in films such as “The Field”, “The Guns of Navarone”, “This Sporting Life”, “A Man Called Horse”, “Cromwell” and “Unforgiven”.

Julie Andrews – 1935 – a British actress, known for her iconic role as Mary Poppins in the Disney film “Mary Poppins,” for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also starred in other successful films, including “The Sound of Music” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”.

Stella Stevens – 1938 – an American actress. Some of her notable film credits include “The Nutty Professor”, “The Poseidon Adventure”, “The Ballad of Cable Hogue”, “The Silencers” and “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”.

Larry Lamb – 1947 – a British actor known for his role as Mick Shipman in the BBC drama series “Gavin & Stacey”. He has also appeared in several other TV shows, including “EastEnders,” “New Tricks” and “The Bill”.

Stephen Collins – 1947 – an American actor, best known for his role as Eric Camden on the television drama series “7th Heaven”. He also appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” “The Waltons” and “Tales of the Gold Monkey”.

Jeane Manson – 1950 – an American actress known for her roles in films such as “The Love Boat” and “Fantômas”. She also represented the USA in the Miss World pageant in 1974.

Randy Quaid – 1950 – an American actor. Some of his most notable films include “National Lampoon’s Vacation”, “Elvis” and “The Last Detail”. He has also made appearances in various television shows such as “LBJ: The Early Years” and “The Paper.”

Elizabeth Dennehy – 1960 – an American actress. Some of her notable television credits include appearances in series such as “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Charmed,” “NYPD Blue,” “Without a Trace” and “The Mentalist”.

Esai Morales – 1962 – an American actor known for his performance in the film “La Bamba”. He has also appeared in various other films and television shows, including “Bad Boys,” “Rapa Nui,” “My Family”, “Fast Food Nation”, “NYPD Blue,” “Resurrection Blvd”, “Caprica” and “Ozark”.

Christopher Titus – 1964 – an American actor best known as a creator of the sitcom “Titus”. The show was loosely based on his life and featured a darkly comedic portrayal of his dysfunctional family.

Cindy Margolis – 1965 – an American actress. She appeared in various TV shows and movies, including “Baywatch,” “The Price Is Right” and “Ally McBeal”.

Jay Underwood – 1968 – an American actor best known for his role as Eric Gibb in the film “The Boy Who Could Fly”. He also appeared in several other movies and TV shows, including “Uncle Buck,” “The Invisible Kid”, “Not Quite Human” and “The Young Riders”.

Zach Galifianakis – 1969 – an American actor best known for his role as Alan Garner in the comedy film “The Hangover”. Some of his other notable films include “Due Date,” “The Campaign,” “Birdman” and “Keeping Up with the Joneses”.

Emerald Fennell – 1985 – a British actress known for her role as nurse Patsy Mount, in the historical drama series “Call the Midwife”. She also appeared in other television series such as “The Crown” and “The Danish Girl”.

Jurnee Smollett-Bell – 1986 – an American actress. Some of her notable works include, “Roll Bounce”, “The Great Debaters”, “Friday Night Lights”, “True Blood”, “Underground” and “Lovecraft Country”.

Michaela Coel – 1987 – a British actress best known for her semi-autobiographical one-woman play titled “Chewing Gum Dreams,” which she wrote and performed. She also created and starred in the critically acclaimed television series “I May Destroy You.”

Cariba Heine – 1988 – an Australian actress best known for her role as Rikki Chadwick in the Australian television series “H2O: Just Add Water”. She also appeared in various other TV shows and films including “Blue Water High”, “The Secrets She Keeps” and “Everyone Is Doing Great”.

Brie Larson – 1989 – an American actress best known for her performance in the film “Room”, for which she earned the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also starred in films such as “Captain Marvel”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Room”.

1869 – First postcards were issued in Vienna, Austria. The postcards were blank on one side for the message and had a pre-printed stamp on the other side, which allowed for a quicker and more cost-effective method of sending short messages and notes.

1903 – First Baseball World Series game ever played. It featured the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League facing off against the Boston Americans (now known as the Boston Red Sox) of the American League. The game took place at the Huntington Avenue Grounds in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston won, defeating Pittsburgh with a score of 7-3.

1907 – Plaza Hotel at 5th Avenue & 59th Street opened in New York. It is one of the most iconic and historic hotels in the city, known for its luxurious accommodations and elegant architecture.

1908 – Henry Ford introduced the Model T car (costs $825). The Model T, also known as the “Tin Lizzie,” was the first affordable automobile that made car ownership accessible to a broader segment of the population.

1955 – The sitcom “The Honeymooners” debuts on CBS. The series was set in a small New York City apartment and focused on the humorous situations and misadventures of the couple and their neighbors.

1962 – “The Lucy Show” premieres on CBS. The show ran for six seasons.

1962 – Johnny Carson hosts his first “The Tonight Show” on NBC. He was one of the most iconic and beloved late-night talk show hosts in television history.

1977 – Brazilian legendary soccer player, Pelé plays his final game for the New York Cosmos in an exhibition game against Santos in front of 75,000 at Giants Stadium. Pelé is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

1982 – The world’s first Compact Disc (CD) player was released by Sony. The CD player’s introduction marked a significant milestone in the history of audio technology and paved the way for the digital age of music consumption.

1992 – Cartoon Cable Network premiered. It was launched by Turner Broadcasting System as the first 24-hour cable channel dedicated to animated programming.

Honey never spoils. The key factors that contribute to honey’s long shelf life are its low water content and high acidity. Over time, honey may crystallize or change in texture, but this does not indicate spoilage and can be easily remedied by gently warming the honey to re-liquefy it.

Spiders are not insects. They belong to a different class of arthropods known as Arachnida, while insects belong to the class Insecta. All insects are classified as six-legged creatures with a head and thorax and wings. Spiders are arachnids and only have two body parts: the cephalothorax and its eight legs, and its abdomen.  

A cat spends most of its life sleeping. On average, a cat spends around 15 hours per day sleeping. Some cats can sleep longer to a total of 20 hours a day.