Roman politician and general (Battle of Actium), born in Rome
- 1131 Valdemar I of Denmark, King of Denmark (1146–82), born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany (d. 1182)
- 1273 Joan I, Queen of Navarre, Countess of Champagne and Queen of France by marriage to King Philip IV, born in Bar-sur-Seine, Kingdom of France (d. 1305)
- 1451 Franchinus Gaffurius, Italian music composer, born in Lodi, Duchy of Milan (d. 1522)
- 1471 Krishnadevaraya, Emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire (1509-29), 3rd ruler of the Tuluva dynasty, and one of the greatest rulers in Indian history, born in Vijayanagara Empire (d. 1529)
- 1477 Hermann of Wied, German Catholic Archbishop-Elector of Cologne (1515-46), Protestant convert who was excommunicated by the Pope, born at Altwied Castle, County of Wied, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1552)
- 1507 Catherine of Habsburg, Queen of Portugal, born in Torquemada, Spain (d. 1578)
- 1551 Alberico Gentili, Italian lawyer and jurist, born in Province of Macerata, Italy (d. 1608)
- 1566 Angelo Notari, Italian composer, born in Padua, Republic of Venice (d. 1663)
- 1615 John Biddle, English nontrinitarian and Unitarian minister, born in Gloucestershire, England (d. 1662)
- 1618 Jan Six, Dutch merchant and Mayor of Amsterdam (friend and subject of painter Rembrandt), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1700)
- 1655 Angelo Predieri, Italian composer, born in Bologna, Papal States (d. 1731)
- 1664 Simon van Slingelandt, Dutch grand pensionary (1727-36), born in Dordrecht, Netherlands (d. 1736)
- 1684 Jean-Baptiste Vanloo, French painter, born in Aix-en-Provence, France (d. 1745)
- 1684 Johann Matthias Hase, German mathematician & astronomer, born in Augsburg, Germany (d. 1742)
- 1702 Nakamikado [Yasuhito], 114th Emperor of Japan (1709-35), born in Kyōto, Japan (d. 1737)
- 1705 Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, French sailor and governor of the Mascarene Islands, born in Pleudihen-sur-Rance, France (d. 1786)
- 1722 Friedrich Gottlob Fleischer, German organist and composer, born in Köthen, Duchy of Anhalt-Köthen, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1806)
- 1730 William Whipple, American merchant & judge (signatory of the Declaration of Independence), born in Kittery, Maine (d. 1785)
American general and turncoat (American Revolutionary War), born in Norwich, Connecticut
- 1751 Corona Schröter, German musician, born in Guben, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1802)
- 1780 François Joseph Dizi, Belgian composer, born in Namur, Belgium (d. 1840)
- 1791 Calvin Phillips, American midget and shortest known adult male (67 cm; 2' 2"), born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (d. 1812)
- 1792 Christian Julius De Meza, Danish general, born in Helsingør, Denmark (d. 1865)
- 1793 John C. Clark, American politician, born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (d. 1852)
- 1798 Isaac da Costa, Jewish poet, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1860)
- 1798 Johan Rudolph Thorbecke, Premier of Netherlands (Lib-1849..72), born in Zwolle, Netherlands (d. 1872)
- 1800 Ludwig Ritter von Köchel, Austrian musicologist (Köchel catalogue of Mozart's works), born in Krems an der Donau, Austria (d. 1877)
- 1804 John Park, Scottish composer and minister, born in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland (d. 1865)
- 1806 Matthew Fontaine Maury, Naval Commander (Confederacy), born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia (d. 1873)
- 1806 Sir Charles Hotham, Governor of Victoria, born in Dennington, United Kingdom (d. 1855)
- 1812 Carl Gradener, German composer, born in Rostock, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1883)
- 1814 Johannes Josephus Viotta, Dutch physician and composer, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (d. 1859)
- 1817 Harmen Sytstra, Dutch poet and editor (Iduna), born in Mullum, Netherlands (d. 1862)
- 1818 Zacharias Topelius, Finnish historical novelist (Surgeon's Stories), born in Nykarleby, Finland (d. 1898)
- 1819 Fabio Campana, Italian composer, born in Livorno, Grand Duchy of Tuscany (d. 1882)
- 1819 Frederick Steele, American Major General (Union Army), born in Delhi, New York (d. 1868)
- 1824 Vladimir Stasov, Russian art and music critic, born in Saint Petersburg, Russia (d. 1906)
- 1831 John Bullock Clark Jr., American general (Confederate Army), born in Fayette, Missouri (d. 1903)
- 1834 William Cleaver Francis Robinson, Irish governor and musical composer, born in County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland (d. 1897)
- 1836 Henri Fantin-Latour, French painter, born in Grenoble, France (d. 1904)
- 1836 Hugh Judson Kilpatrick, American Major General (Union Army), born in Wantage Township, New Jersey (d. 1881)
- 1839 Emil Bohn, German organist, choral director, composer, and musicologist, born in Bielau, Prussian Silesia (now Biała Nyska, Poland) (d. 1909)
French Impressionist painter who helped start the Impressionist movement, born in Bourges, France
- 1844 Clara Kathleen Rogers, American composer, born in Cheltenham, London, England (d. 1931)
- 1845 Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, British statesman, born in London (d. 1927)
- 1850 Jean de Reszke, Polish tenor, born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 1925)
- 1850 Pierre Loti, French naval officer and novelist, born in Rochefort, France (d. 1923)
- 1851 Théophile de Bock, Dutch painter, born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1904)
- 1856 J. F. Archibald, Australian journalist and publisher, born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1919)
- 1857 Alice Pike Barney, American painter, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1931)
- 1861 Mehmed VI Vahideddin, Last sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1918-22), born at Dolmabahçe Palace, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (d. 1926)
- 1861 Wilhelm von Polenz, German writer (Der Pfarrer von Breitendorf), born in Cunewalde, Germany (d. 1903)
- 1863 Pieter Oosterlee, Dutch educator, born in Valkenburg, Netherlands (d. 1930)
- 1868 Anna Maria de Savornin Lohman, Dutch journalist, author, and literary critic (Belief; Women's Love in Literature), born in Assen, Netherlands (d. 1930)
- 1870 Sir George Pearce, Australian politician, born in Mount Barker, Australia (d. 1952)
- 1871 Pauline Beersmans, Flemish actress (Hofslachter), born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1942)
- 1874 Jack Taylor, American baseball pitcher (MLB record 187 consecutive complete games; World Series 1907, NL ERA leader 1902 Chicago Cubs), born in New Straitsville, Ohio (d. 1938)
- 1874 Thornton W. Burgess, American conservationist and author (The Bedtime Story-Books; Now I Remember: Autobiography of an Amateur Naturalist), born in Sandwich, Massachusetts (d. 1965)
- 1875 Albert Schweitzer, Alsatian theologian and writer (Nobel 1954), born in Kayserberg, France (d. 1965)
- 1878 Victor Segalen, French naval doctor and writer, born in Brest, France (d. 1919)
- 1882 Hendrik Willem van Loon, Dutch-American historian and writer (Story of America), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1944)
- 1886 Hugh Lofting, English writer and illustrator (Dr. Doolittle), born in Maidenhead, England (d. 1947)
- 1889 Vincenzo Davico, Italian composer (Polifemo; Requiem per la morte d’un povero), born in Monaco (d. 1969)
- 1892 Hal Roach, American producer and director (1 Million BC), born in Elmira, New York (d. 1992)
- 1892 Martin Niemöller, German theologian who supported, then opposed the Nazi regime, famous for his widely quoted poem "First they came ...", born in Lippstadt, Germany (d. 1984)
- 1895 George Richard Samways, English children's writer, born in Hampshire, England (d. 1996)
American novelist (Manhattan Transfer; The 42nd Parallel; Nineteen Nineteen; The Big Money), poet, and painter, born in Chicago, Illinois
- 1897 Hasso von Manteuffel, German WWII general (5th Panzer Army) and politician, born in Potsdam, Germany (d. 1978)
- 1898 Helen Flint, American actress (Sea Devils, Married Before Breakfast), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1967)
- 1899 Fritz Bayerlein, German general (WWI, Poland, Libya, St-Lo), born in German Empire (d. 1970)
- 1899 Veronica Turleigh, Irish actress (Promoter), born in County Donegal, Ireland (d. 1971)
- 1901 Bebe Daniels, American actress (42nd Street, Lonesome Luke), born in Dallas, Texas (d. 1971)
- 1901 Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine diplomat and statesman, born in Manila, Philippines (d. 1985)
- 1902 Alfred Tarski, Polish-American logician and mathematician, born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 1983)
- 1902 F. C. Terborgh [Reijnier Flaes], Dutch writer (De Turkenoorlog), born in Den Helder, Netherlands (d. 1981)
- 1904 (Charles) "Babe" Siebert, Canadian NHL ice hockey player, 1925-39, 3X All-Star (Montreal Maroons, Boston Bruins, and 2 other teams), born in Plattsville, Ontario (d. 1939)
- 1904 Cecil Beaton, British photographer and costume designer (My Fair Lady, Gigi), born in Hampstead, England (d. 1980)
- 1904 Emily Hahn, American journalist and author, born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1997)
- 1905 Takeo Fukuda, 67th Prime Minister of Japan, born in Gunma, Japan (d. 1995)
- 1906 Walter Knape, German conductor and composer, born in Bernburg, Germany (d. 2000)
- 1906 William Bendix, American actor (Lifeboat, Babe Ruth Story, Life of Riley), born in New York City (d. 1964)
- 1907 Derek Richter, British neuroscientist (learning & memory), born in bath, United Kingdom (d. 1995)
- 1907 Georges-Émile Lapalme, Quebec politician, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 1985)
- 1907 Sophie Redmond, Suriname's 1st female physician, born in Paramaribo, Suriname (d. 1955)
- 1908 (Ruggiero) "Russ" Columbo, American pop baritone singer ("You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love"), songwriter ("Prisoner of Love"), actor (Wake Up And Dream), and violinist, born in Camden, New Jersey (d. 1934)
- 1909 Joseph Losey, American theatre and film director (The Damned: The Servant; Accident; The Go-Between), born in La Crosse, Wisconsin (d. 1984)
- 1910 Renier van der Velden, Belgian composer, born in Borgerhout, Belgium (d. 1993)
- 1911 Anatoly Rybakov, Russian writer, born in Chernihiv, Ukraine (d. 1998)
- 1911 Djuanda Kartawidjaja, Indonesian teacher, engineer, and politician (11th and final Prime Minister of Indonesia, 1957-59), born in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Dutch East Indies (d. 1963)
- 1911 George Amadee Tremblay, Canadian pianist and composer, born in Ottawa, Ontario (d. 1982)
- 1911 Helmut Degen, German composer, born in Aglasterhausen, Germany (d. 1995)
- 1911 J. Skelly Wright, American judge (anti-segregationist), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1988)
- 1913 Tillie Olsen, American writer (Tell Me a Riddle), born in Wahoo, Nebraska (d. 2007)
- 1914 Dudley Randall, African-American poet who founded the pioneering publishing house "Broadside Press", born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2000)
- 1914 Gaetano Alibrandi, Italian Catholic priest and papal diplomat, born in Castiglione di Sicilia, Catania, Sicily (d. 2003)
- 1914 Harold Russell, Canadian actor (Best Years of Our Life, Dogtown), born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (d. 2002)
American businessman (President of IBM, 1952-71), and US Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1979-81), born in Dayton, Ohio
- 1915 Andre Frossard, Catholic columnist, born in Saint-Maurice-Colombier, France (d. 1995)
- 1915 Mark Goodson, American radio and TV game show producer, with Bill Todman ("I've Got A Secret"; "The Price Is Right"; "Password"), born in Sacramento, California (d. 1992)
- 1916 John Oliver Killens, American writer, born in Macon, Georgia (d. 1987)
- 1919 Andy Rooney, American CBS news correspondent (60 Minutes), born in Albany, New York (d. 2011)
- 1919 Giulio Andreotti, Italian politician and statesman (Prime Minister, 1989–1992), born in Rome, Italy (d. 2013)
- 1920 Bertus de Harder, Dutch soccer star (Bordeaux), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1982)
- 1920 Donald Beard, New Zealand cricketer (NZ pace bowler in the 1950's), born in Palmerston North, New Zealand (d. 1982)
- 1920 George Herman, American journalist (CBS-TV), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2005)
- 1921 Charles Gaupp, German-Dutch painter, born in Germany (d. 1943)
- 1921 Ken Sailors, American basketball point guard (popularised and may have invented the jump shot), born in Bushnell, Nebraska (d. 2016)
- 1921 Lucy Reed [Dollinger], American jazz vocalist (Woody Herman; Charlie Ventura), born in Marshfield, Wisconsin (d. 1998)
- 1921 Mark Lawrence, American pianist (Alice Pearce), and songwriter, and theatrical producer, born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1991)
- 1921 Murray Bookchin, American libertarian socialist, born in New York City (d. 2006)
- 1923 Zlatan Vauda, Slovene composer and conductor (RTB Children's Choir, 1953-86), born in Pernica, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (d. 2010)
- 1924 (Mildred) "Carole" Cook, American stage and screen actress (The Lucy Show; The Incredible Mr. Limpet; Sixteen Candles), born in Abilene, Texas (d. 2023)
- 1924 Guy Williams [Armando Joseph Catalano], American actor (Zorro; Lost in Space), born in New York City (d. 1989)
- 1925 Jean-Claude Beton, Algerian-born French businessman, entrepreneur and soft-drink manufacturer (Orangina), born in Boufarik, French Algeria (d. 2013)
- 1925 Louis Quilico, Canadian baritone opera singer (Metropolitan Opera, 1955-94), and educator, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2000)
- 1925 Yukio Mishima, Japanese novelist (Temple of Golden Pavilion), born in Tokyo, Japan (d. 1970)
- 1926 Frank Aletter, American character actor (Mac-It's About Time, Tom-Nancy), born on Long Island, New York (d. 2009)
- 1926 Harold Wolpe, South African lawyer and sociologist, born in Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 1996)
- 1926 Mahasweta Devi, Indian Bengali writer and activist, born in Dhaka, British India (d. 2016)
- 1926 Warren Mitchell, English actor (Alf Garnett in Till Death Us Do Part), born in London, England (d. 2015)
- 1927 Ivan Kalita, Soviet equestrian dressage (Olympic silver 1968), born in Tambov Governorate (d. 1996)
- 1927 John Mallard, English medical physicist (developed MRI and PET scans), born in Northampton, England (d. 2021)
- 1927 Monroe Milstein, American businessman and founder of Burlington Coat Factory, born in the Bronx, New York City (d. 2025) [1]
- 1927 Zuzana Ruzickova, Czech harpsichordist and Holocaust survivor, born in Bohemia, Czech Republic (d. 2017)
- 1928 Garry Winogrand, American photographer, born in New York City (d. 1984)
- 1928 Gerald Arpino, American dancer and choreographer (co-founder of Joffrey Ballet), born in Staten Island, New York City (d. 2008)
- 1929 Aleksander Petrovic, French-born Serbian & Yugloslav film director, born in Paris, France (d. 1994)
- 1929 Billy Walker, American country music singer and guitarist ("Charlie's Shoes"), born in Ralls, Texas (d. 2006)
- 1930 Edgar Hovhannisyan, Armenian composer (Journey to Arzrum), and music director (State Opera and Ballet Theater, 1962-68), born in Yerevan, Armenia (d. 1998)
- 1930 Johnny Grande, American accordion and piano player (The Saddlemen; Bill Haley's Comets), and songwriter ("Birth of the Boogie"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2006)
- 1930 Kenny Wheeler, Canadian jazz trumpeter, flugelhorn player, and composer ("Sweet Time Suite"), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2014)
- 1931 Caterina Valente, Italian guitarist, singer ("the Breeze and I", "Bongo cha cha cha"), dancer, and TV personality (Bon soir, Kathrin; The Entertainers), born in Paris, France (d. 2024)
- 1931 Frank Costigan, Australian lawyer, born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2009)
- 1931 Juraj Pospíšil, Czech composer (November Triptych), and pedagogue (Bratislavia Conservatory, 1955-91), born in Olomouc, Czech Republic (d. 2007)
- 1932 Don Garlits, American racing driver (1st drag racer over 200mph for 1/4 mile), born in Tampa, Florida
- 1932 Grady Tate, American jazz drummer (Oliver Nelson, Lalo Schifrin, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Smith), and singer, born in Durham, North Carolina (d. 2017) [1]
- 1932 Ian Wooldridge, British sports journalist (Daily Mail; British Sportswriter of the Year 1972, 1974, 1981, 1989) and broadcaster (BBC), born in New Milton, England (d. 2007)
- 1932 Tony DeMarco, American boxer (NBA, NYSAC, The Ring welterweight titles 1955), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2021)
- 1933 Stan Brakhage [Robert Sanders], American filmmaker (Window Water Baby Moving), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2003)
- 1934 Richard Briers, English actor, born in Raynes Park, London (d. 2013)
- 1935 Lucille Wheeler, Canadian alpine skier, born in Mont-Tremblant, Canada
- 1936 Clarence Carter, American blues singer-songwriter ("Patches", "Slip Away"), born in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1936 Ludmila Pinayeva, Russian kayaker (Olympic gold 500m 1964, 1968, 1972), born in Krasnoye Selo, Russia
- 1936 Reiner Klimke, German equestrian (Olympic gold 1984), born in Münster, Germany (d. 1999)
- 1937 Billie Jo Spears [Billie Jean Moore], American country singer ("Mr. Walker, It's All Over", "Blanket on the Ground"), born in Beaumont, Texas (d. 2011)
- 1937 Erland Kops, Danish badminton player, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 2017)
- 1937 Ken Higgs, English cricket fast bowler (15 Tests, 71 wickets, 1 x 50; Lancashire CCC, Leicestershire CCC), born in Kidsgrove, England (d. 2016)
- 1937 Shoban Babu, Indian actor, born in Nandigama, India (d. 2008)
American pianist, songwriter and producer ("Mother-In-Law"; "Working In A Coal Mine"; "Southern Nights"), born in Gert Town, Louisiana
- 1938 Jack Jones, American Grammy Award-winning pop singer ('The Love Boat' Theme; “Lollipops And Roses"; “Wives and Lovers.”), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2024) [1]
- 1939 Fred Arbanas, American football tight end (All-AFL 1962–67; Super Bowl 1970; Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2021)
- 1940 Julian Bond, American civil rights leader and politician (D-Ga), born in Nashville Tennessee (d. 2015)
- 1940 Siegmund Nimsgern, German operatic bass-baritone, born in Sankt Wendel, Germany
1941 American actress (Chinatown, Bonnie & Clyde), born in Bascom, Florida
- 1941 Gibby Gilbert, American golfer (Masters 1980 runner-up), born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 1941 Milan Kučan, Slovenian statesman, born in Križevci, Gornji Petrovci, Slovenia
- 1942 Amichand Rajbansi, South African politician, born in Durban, South Africa (d. 2011)
- 1942 Carol Bellamy, American politician (City Council Pres-D- 1978-85), born in New York City
- 1942 Gerben Karstens, Dutch road cyclist (Olympic gold 100km team trial 1964; 6 x stages Tour de France, 14 x stages Vuelta a España, 1 x stage Giro d'Italia), born in Voorburg, Netherlands (d. 2022)
- 1942 Ian Brayshaw, Australian cricketer and footballer, born in South Perth, Australia
- 1943 Holland Taylor, American actress (Evelyn Harper in "Two and a Half Men"; The Morning Show), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1943 José Luis Rodríguez , Venezuelan ballad and pop singer ("Dueño de Nada"), telenovela actor, and television personality (La Voz Perú, 2013-14), born in Caracas, Venezuela
- 1943 Manfred Wolke, German boxer (Olympic gold GDR welterweight 1968), born in Babelsberg, Germany (d. 2024)
- 1943 Mariss Jansons, Latvian conductor (Bavarian RSO: 2003-19; Royal Concertgebouw 2004-15), born in Riga, Latvia (d. 2019)
- 1943 Ronald Hunter, American actor (Lazarus Syndrome), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- 1943 Shannon Lucid, Chinese astronaut (STS 51G, 34, 43, 58, 76/79), born in Shanghai, China
- 1944 Graham Marsh, Australian golfer and course designer (US Senior Open 1997, The Tradition 1999), born in Kalgoorlie, Australia
- 1944 Marjoe Gortner, American evangelist (Marjoe) and actor (Earthquake; Falcon Crest), born in Long Beach, California [1]
- 1944 Nina Totenberg, American journalist, born in New York City
- 1945 Einar Hakonarson, Icelandic painter, born in Reykjavik, Iceland
- 1945 Maina Gielgud, British ballet dancer and artistic director (Australian Ballet, 1983-96), born in London, England
- 1945 Vonetta McGee, American actress, born in San Francisco, California, (d. 2010)
- 1946 Harold Shipman, British serial killer, born in Bestwood Estate, Nottingham (d. 2004)
- 1947 Bill Weberniuk, Canadian snookers player, born in Winnipeg, Canada (d. 2003)
- 1947 Rubén Olivares, Mexican boxer (4-division world champion), born in Mexico City
- 1948 (Joseph) "T Bone" Burnett, American musician and producer (Los Lobos; Sam Philips: BoDeans; Ringo Starr), born in St. Louis, Missouri
American football player, actor (Rocky films (I-IV); Street Justice; The Mandalorian), and director, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1949 Christine Belford, American actress (Banacek, Empire, 90210), born in Amityville, New York
- 1949 Lamar Williams, American musician (The Allman Brothers Band), born in Gulfport, Mississippi (d. 1983)
- 1949 Lawrence Kasdan, American screenwriter and director (Accidental Tourist), born in Miami, Florida
- 1949 Mary Robison, American writer (Why Did I Ever), born in Washington, D.C.
- 1949 Maurice T. "Maury" Muehleisen, American musician and songwriter (Jim Croce), born in Trenton, New Jersey (d. 1973)
- 1949 Paul Chubb, Australian actor, born in Arncliffe, Australia (d. 2002)
- 1950 Nicholas McGegan, British harpsichordist, flutist, conductor and early music expert (Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, 1985-2021), born in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England
- 1951 Mark Egan, American jazz, jazz-fusion, and session bassist (Pat Metheny Group, 1977-80, Gil Evans Orchestra, Elements), born in Brockton, Massachusetts
- 1951 Peter Collins, English record producer (The Lambrettas; Rush; Indigo Girls: October Project), born in Reading, England
- 1952 Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu, Prime Minister of Romania, born in Bucharest, Romania
- 1952 Maureen Dowd, American writer, born in Washington, D.C.
- 1952 Sydney Biddle Barrows, American madam and author (Mayflower Madam), born in Hopewell, New Jersey
- 1954 Jim Duggan, American professional wrestler (WWE Raw, WWF Superstars), born in Glens Falls, New York
- 1956 Ben Heppner, Canadian tenor, and broadcaster, born in Murrayville, British Columbia
- 1956 Étienne Daho, French singer-songwriter, born in Oran, Algeria
- 1957 Anchee Min, Chinese writer (Red Azalea, Empress Orchid), born in Shanghai, China
- 1957 Christopher Ponnet, American priest and social justice advocate known for performing burial ceremonies for unclaimed bodies, born in Monterey Park, California (d. 2025) [1]
- 1957 Steve Jordan, American session and touring drummer (The Blues Brothers; The World's Most Dangerous Band; X-pensive Winos; John Mayer Trio; The Rolling Stones), songwriter, and record producer, born in New York City
- 1957 Suzanne Danielle, British actress (Carry on Emmannuelle, The Golden Lady), born in London
- 1958 Colin Ferguson, Jamaican murderer (6 people on the LIRR on Dec 7, 1993), born in Kingston, Jamaica
- 1959 Chas Smash, English rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (Madness - "Our House"), born in Fitzrovia, London
- 1959 Geoff Tate, German-born American singer and musician (Queensryche - "Breaking the Silence"), born in Stuttgart, Germany
- 1959 Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian soccer centre-back (77 caps; CSKA Sofia, Saint-Étienne), born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (d. 2021)
- 1959 Lars Høgh, Danish soccer goalkeeper (8 caps; OB 603 games) and GK coach (Denmark, Brøndby IF), born in Odense, Denmark (d. 2021)
- 1959 Paul Terry, English cricketer (in Germany Two Tests England v WI 1984), born in Osnabrück, Germany
- 1961 Mike Tramp [Trempenau], Danish heavy metal rocker (White Lion - "Mane Attraction"), born in Copenhagen Denmark
- 1961 Robert Edwin Hall, New Zealand mountaineer and businessman, born in Christchurch, New Zealand (d. 1996)
- 1962 Michael McCaul, American politician, born in Dallas, Texas
- 1962 Patricia Morrison [Rainone], American punk rock bassist (Sisters of Mercy - "Walk Away", "Black Planet"), born in Los Angeles, California
- 1963 Adjoa Andoh, English actress (Casualty, Bridgerton), born in Bristol, England
1963 American producer, director, writer (Ocean's Eleven, Traffic), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- 1964 Ernest Miller, American professional wrestler (WCW Monday Nitro, WWE Velocity), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- 1964 Mark Addy, British actor (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones), born in York, England
- 1964 Sergei Nemchinov, Russian NHL center, 1991-2001 (NY Rangers, NJ Devils, and 2 other teams; Olympic silver, 1998), born in Moscow, Russia
- 1964 Shepard Smith, American news anchor, born in Holly Springs, Mississippi
- 1965 Dave Lowry, American NHL left wing (Florida Panthers), born in Greater Sudbury, Canada
- 1965 Desiree Nosbusch, Luxembourgish actress (The Fan), born in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- 1965 Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, British TV chef (River Cottage), writer and environmental activist, born in London, England
- 1965 Jemma Redgrave, English actress (Buddha of Suburbia), born in London, England
- 1965 Shamil Basayev, Chechen rebel, born in Dyshne-Vedeno, Russia (d. 2006)
- 1966 Daniel J. Schneider, American actor (Dennis-Head of the Class), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- 1966 Matt Brock, American NFL defensive end (NY Jets), born in Ogden, Utah
- 1967 Emily Watson, British actress (Corpse Bride, War Horse, Red Dragon), born in Islington, London, England
- 1967 Kerri Green, American child actress (The Goonies, Lucas), born in Fort Lee, New Jersey
- 1967 Saskia Wickham, British actress (Clarissa, Peak Practice), born in Holland Park, England
- 1967 Terry Wooden, American NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks, KC Chiefs), born in Hartford, Connecticut
- 1967 Tom Rhodes, American comedian and actor (Tom Rhodes-Mr Rhodes), born in Washington, D.C.
- 1967 Zakk Wylde [Jeffrey Wielandt], American rock guitarist (Ozzy Osbourne; Black Label Society), born in Bayonne, New Jersey
- 1968 Fred Honebein, American rower (Olympic 5th 1996), born in San Francisco, California
1968 American rapper (Bigger and Deffer), born in Bay Shore, New York
1969 American actor (Arrested Development, Ozark), born in Rye, New York
- 1969 Martin Bicknell, English cricket fast bowler (4 Tests, 14 wickets; 7 ODIs, 13 wickets; Surrey), born in Guildford, England
- 1969 Rico Louis Smith Jr., American football player (wide receiver for Cleveland Browns, 1992-95), born in Compton, California
- 1970 Eric Charron, Canadian NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in Verdun, Quebec
- 1970 Fazil Say, Turkish pianist and contemporary classical composer (Thinking Einstein; Watercolor; Şahmeran), born in Ankara, Turkey
- 1970 Gene Snitsky, American professional wrestler (WWE Raw, WWE Sunday Night Heat), born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
- 1970 Steve Cooke, American baseball pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Lihue, Hawaii
- 1970 Tyrone Hughes, American NFL cornerback (New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1971 Antonios Nikopolidis, Greek footballer, born in Arta, Greece
- 1971 Lasse Kjus, Norwegian skier, born in Oslo, Norway
- 1972 Predrag Gosta, Serbian-American conductor (Makris Symphony Orchestra, 2015-present), harpsichordist, and baritone, born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
- 1972 Raimondas Rumšas, Lithuanian cyclist, born in Šilutė, Lithuania
- 1973 Giancarlo Fisichella, Italian race car driver, born in Rome, Italy
- 1973 Lethon Flowers, American NFL defensive back (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Columbia, South Carolina
- 1974 Kevin Durand, Canadian actor (The Strain), born in Thunder Bay, Canada
- 1975 Marcel Koning, Dutch football player (FC The Hague/NEC), born in The Hague, Netherlands
- 1975 Ricardo López, Uruguayan-born stalker of Björk, born in Uruguay (d. 1996)
- 1977 Terry Ryan, Canadian NHL left wing who played in 8 games (Montreal Canadiens, 1996-99), born in St. John's, Newfoundland
- 1978 Just Blaze [Justin Smith], American hip hop producer, born in Paterson, New Jersey
- 1978 Shawn Crawford, American sprinter, born in Van Wyck, South Carolina
- 1979 Angela Lindvall, American supermodel (Cerruti AW97, Victoria's Secret 2007), born in Midwest City, Oklahoma
- 1979 John Reuben, American hip hop artist, born in Columbus, Ohio
- 1979 Karen Elson, British supermodel (Atelier Versace AW16) and singer ("The Ghost Who Walks"), born in Oldham, England
- 1980 Byron Leftwich, American football player, born in Washington, D.C.
- 1980 Clive Clarke, Irish footballer, born in Dublin, Ireland
- 1980 Cory Gibbs, American soccer defender (19 caps; FC St.Pauli, Feyenoord, Colorado Rapids, NE Revolution, Chicago Fire), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- 1980 Hiroshi Tamaki, Japanese model and actor (Taira no Kiyomori, Time Trip App), born in Nagoya, Japan
- 1980 Sosuke Sumitani, Japanese announcer, born in Tokyo, Japan
- 1981 Abdelmalek Cherrad, Algerian football, born in La Tronche, France
- 1981 Adar Poonawalla, Indian vaccine manufacturer (CEO of Serum Institute of India), born in India
- 1981 Rosa López, Spanish pop singer, born in Láchar, Spain
- 1982 Caleb Followill, American alternative-rock vocalist and musician (Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"), born in Mount Juliet, Tennessee
- 1982 Léo Lima, Brazilian footballer, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 1982 Víctor Valdés, Spanish goalkeeper, born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- 1983 James Vincent McMorrow, Irish singer-songwriter, born in Dublin, Ireland
- 1983 Maxime Monfort, Belgian cyclist, born in Bastogne, Belgium
- 1983 Vincent Jackson, American NFL wide receiver (Pro Bowl 2009, 11, 12; SD Chargers, TB Buccaneers), born in Colorado Springs (d. 2021)
- 1985 Joel Rosario, Dominican jockey (Kentucky Derby, Dubai World Cup 2013; Belmont Stakes 2014, 19), born in San Francisco, Dominican Republic
- 1986 Gary Brolsma, American internet celebrity (Numa Numa), born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey
- 1988 Jack P. Shepherd, British actor (David Platt in "Coronation Street"), born in Pudsey, England
- 1988 Jordy [Lemoine], French singer, youngest singer (4 years) to have a #1, born in Paris, France
- 1988 Mikalah Gordon, American pop singer, born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- 1990 Grant Gustin, American actor and singer (The Flash; Glee), born in Norfolk, Virginia
- 1993 Molly Tuttle, American bluegrass guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter, born in Santa Clara, California
- 1994 Samir Patel, American spelling bee 5x contestant, born in Dallas, Texas
- 1995 Symone [Reginald "Reggie" Gavin], American drag queen and model (RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 winner), born in Conway, Arkansas
- 1999 Declan Rice, English soccer midfielder (West Ham United, Arsenal, England), born in Kingston upon Thames, England
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