Famous Birthdays

Roger Allen Slifer was an American comic book writer, screenwriter, and television producer who co-created the character Lobo for DC Comics. Among the many comic-book series for which he wrote was…

Laurence Kim Peek was an American savant. Known as a “megasavant”, he had an exceptional memory and exceptional intelligence, but he also experienced social difficulties, possibly resulting from a…

Denise Alexander was an American actress best known for her role as Lesley Webber on General Hospital, a role she originally played from 1973 to 1984 (contract), 1996 to 2009, and a guest stint in…

Delores LaVern Baker was an American rhythm and blues singer who had several hit records on the pop charts in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her most successful records were “Tweedle Dee” (1955), “Jim…

Kurt Vonnegut was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His published work includes fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction…

Jack Anthony Clark, nicknamed “Jack the Ripper”, is an American former professional baseball right fielder and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, St.

Kevin Spraggett is a Canadian chess grandmaster. He was the first Canadian-born player and fourth Canadian overall to earn the grandmaster title, after Abe Yanofsky, Duncan Suttles and Peter Biyiasas.

Glen Edward Buxton was an American guitarist who played lead guitar for the rock band Alice Cooper. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 90 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists…

Paul Bley, CM was a Canadian jazz pianist known for his contributions to the free jazz movement of the 1960s as well as his innovations and influence on trio playing and his early live performance…

Alan Bergman and Marilyn Keith Bergman were an American songwriting duo. Married from 1958 until Marilyn’s death, together they wrote music and lyrics for numerous celebrated television, film, and…