Famous Birthdays

María Carmen de Icaza y de León, 8th Baroness of Claret was a Spanish journalist and novelist from 1935–60. She enjoyed success with her 1936 novel, Cristina Guzmán, which was subsequently adapted…

Alan Arthur Johnson is a British former politician who served as Secretary of State for Education and Skills from 2006 to 2007, Secretary of State for Health from 2007 to 2009, Home Secretary from…

Peter John Parnell Burge was an Australian cricketer who played in 42 Test matches between 1955 and 1966. After retiring as a player he became a highly respected match referee, overseeing 25 Tests…

Henry Robert Merrill Levan was an American songwriter, theatrical composer, lyricist, and screenwriter. Merrill was one of the most successful songwriters of the 1950s on the US and UK single charts.

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner was an African American inventor most noted for her development of the adjustable sanitary belt. Kenner received five patents, which includes a carrier attachment for…

Louisa Johanna Theodora “Wieteke” van Dort was a Surabaya-born Javindo actress, comedian, singer, writer and artist. On 29 April 1999, Queen Beatrix appointed her Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Anthony Tudor St John, 22nd Baron St John of Bletso is a British peer, politician, businessman and solicitor. He is one of the ninety hereditary peers elected to remain in the House of Lords after…

Olga Valentinovna Korbut is a Belarusian retired gymnast who competed for the Soviet Union. Nicknamed the “Sparrow from Minsk,” she won four gold medals and two silver medals at the Summer Olympic…

Janet Martin Soskice is a Canadian-born English Roman Catholic theologian and philosopher. Soskice completed her Bachelor of Arts at Cornell University and her Master of Arts at Sheffield University.

Judith Adele Finnigan is an English television presenter and writer. She co-presented ITV’s This Morning and the Channel 4 chat show, Richard & Judy (2001–2008) alongside her husband Richard Madeley.