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August 7, 1994 Jack Antonio, son of Virginia Madisen and Antonio Sabatto Jr
August 7, 1994 Sara Grayson, daughter of actress Katey Sagal
August 7, 1975 Alshermond Singleton, linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
August 7, 1975 Edgar Renteria, born in Barranquilla, Colombia, infielder for the Florida Marlins
August 7, 1975 Jimmy van Fessem, soccer player, Willem II
August 7, 1975 Charlize Theron, South African Actress
August 7, 1974 Jeff Buckey, tackle for the Miami Dolphins
August 7, 1974 Philippe De Rouville, Victoriaville, NHL goalie for the Pittsburgh Penguins
August 7, 1973 Bo Hanson, Australian rower 1996 Olympics
August 7, 1973 Kevin Muscat, Australian soccer defender, Olyroos, Olympics-96
August 7, 1973 Kimmo Rinatnen, hockey forward, Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998
August 7, 1972 Oscar Gray, NFL fullback for the Seattle Seahawks
August 7, 1972 Tony Bouie, NFL safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
August 7, 1972 Willy Tate, NFL/WLAF tight end, Kansas City Chiefs, Scottish Claymores
August 7, 1971 Chris T Jones, NFL tackle/wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
August 7, 1971 Dominic Cork, cricketer, England all-rounder Hat-trick vs. WI 1995
August 7, 1971 Kevin Gaines, WLAF DB for the London Monarchs
August 7, 1971 Sydney Penny, actress, Danni-New Gidget, Thorn Birds, All My Children
August 7, 1970 Eric Namesnik, U.S., 400m medley swimmer, Olympics-silver-1992, 96
August 7, 1970 Joe Cocozzo, NFL guard for the San Diego Chargers
August 7, 1969 Dave Smits, soccer player, Willem II
August 7, 1969 David Hollander, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Lewis and Clark, What's Happenings?
August 7, 1969 Jodi Figley, LPGA golfer
August 7, 1969 Keith Cash, NFL tight end, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders
August 7, 1969 Ludovit Tatos, born in Lynnwood, Washington, kayak alternate for 1996 Olympics
August 7, 1969 Travis Brown, born in Durango, Colorado, cyclist 1996 Olympics
August 7, 1968 Leslie Lyness, born in Paoli, Pennsylvania, field hockey midfielder 1996 Olympics
August 7, 1968 Tomas Carbonell, born in Barcelona, Spain, tennis star
August 7, 1967 Charlotte Lewis, born in Kensington, London, actress, Golden Child, Pirates
August 7, 1967 Jason Grimsley, born in Cleveland, Texas, pitcher for the California Angels
August 7, 1966 Kristin Hersch, U.S. singer and songwriter, Throwing Muses
August 7, 1966 Tony Stargell, NFL cornerback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears
August 7, 1966 Jimmy Wales, American Businessman
August 7, 1966 Kristin Hersh, American Musician
August 7, 1965 Caroline S. Keggi, born in El Paso, Texas, LPGA golfer, 1994 Dinah Shore-19th
August 7, 1965 Elizabeth Manley, born in Canada, figure skater, Olympics-Silver-88
August 7, 1964 Patti Liscio, born in Santa Maria, California, golfer, 1994 Chicago Challenge-49th
August 7, 1963 Marcus Lewis, born in Pontiac, Michigan, singer, Sing me a Song
August 7, 1963 Patrick Kennedy, son of President Kennedy, lives only 3 days
August 7, 1963 Patrick Newman, born in St. Catharines, Ontario, rower, Olympics-10-88, 96
August 7, 1961 Walter Swimburn, Irish jockey, Derby 1981
August 7, 1961 Yelena Davydova, U.S.S.R., gymnist, 1980 Olympics gold
August 7, 1960 David Duchovny, born in New York City, actor, Fox Mulder-X Files
August 7, 1960 Jacquie O'Sullivan, rocker, Bananarama-Venus
August 7, 1959 Ali Shah, cricketer, Zimbabwe all-rounder in two Tests 1992
August 7, 1958 Alberto Salazar, marathoner, New York City Marathon Winner
August 7, 1958 Bruce Dickinson, heavy metal rocker, Iron Maiden-Run to Hills
August 7, 1958 Larisa Karlova, U.S.S.R., team handball player, Olympics gold 1976, 80
August 7, 1957 Aleksandr Ditiatin, U.S.S.R., gymnist, 1980 Olympics gold
August 7, 1956 Kent V. Rominger, born in Del Norte, Colorado, U.S. Navy /astronaut, STS 73, 80, 85
August 7, 1955 Wayne Knight, American Actor
August 7, 1954 Caroline Aaron, born in Richmond, Virginia, actress, Crimes and Misdemeanors
August 7, 1952 Andy Fraser, rock bassist, Free London
August 7, 1952 Richard Joswick, rocker, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
August 7, 1952 Alexei Sayle, British Comedian
August 7, 1951 Gary Hall, U.S. swimmer, Olympics-bronze/2 silver-1968, 72
August 7, 1950 David James Wottle, 800m runner, Olympics gold 1972
August 7, 1950 Rodney Crowell, born in Houston, Texas, country singer, She's Crazy for Leavin'
August 7, 1950 Alan Keyes, American Politician
August 7, 1949 Carlo Novi, rocker
August 7, 1949 Walid Jumblatt, Lebanese Politician
August 7, 1948 Greg Chappell, cricketer, bro of Ian Elegant Aussie batsman 1970-84
August 7, 1947 Ann Beattie, writer
August 7, 1947 Mosibudi Mangena, South African black leader, On Your Own
August 7, 1945 Alan Page, NFL defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
August 7, 1945 Kerry Chater, rocker, Gary Puckett and Union Gap-Young Girl
August 7, 1945 Patrice Mestral, composer
August 7, 1944 David Rasche, born in St. Louis, Missouri, actor, Sledge Hammer
August 7, 1944 John Glover, born in Kingston, New York, actor, 52 Pick-Up, Something Special
August 7, 1944 Robert Mueller, American Public Servant
August 7, 1944 Dave Morgan, English Celebrity
August 7, 1943 Alain Corneau, director, Choice of Arms
August 7, 1943 Lana Cantrell, born in Sydney, Australia, singer, Those Were the Days
August 7, 1942 Anjanette Comer, born in Dawson, Texas, actress, Baby, Lepke
August 7, 1942 B J Thomas, born in Houston, Texas, singer, Raindrops, Growing Pains Theme
August 7, 1942 Carlos Monzon, boxer/actor, La Mary, Sonar Sonar
August 7, 1942 Garrison Keillor, born in Minnesota, PBS radio personality, Prairie Home Companion
August 7, 1942 Masa Saito, wrestler, AWA/WWF/NJPW/CWFI
August 7, 1941 Thomas F Hartnett, Rep-R-SC, 1981-86
August 7, 1941 Bob Etheridge, American Politician
August 7, 1940 Marlyn Mason, San Fernando Cal, actress, Making It, Peyton Place
August 7, 1940 Tom Barlow, Rep-D-Kentucky
August 7, 1939 Verna Bloom, born in Lynn, Massachusetts, actress, After Hours, Badge 373
August 7, 1938 Dewi Lorwerth Ellis Bebb, rugby international/journalist
August 7, 1938 Helen Caldicott, born in Melbourne, Australia, physician/anti-war activist
August 7, 1937 Don Wilson, cricketer, England slow left-armer between 1963-71
August 7, 1936 Charles Pope, U.S. soul singer, Tams-Hey Girl Don't Bother Me
August 7, 1936 Rahsaan Kirk, Roland rocker
August 7, 1936 Richard L[ouis] Tierney, U.S., sci-fi author, Winds of Zarr
August 7, 1933 Jerry [Eugene] Pournelle, U.S., sci-fi author, Mercenary, Red Dragon
August 7, 1933 Jerry Pournelle, American Journalist
August 7, 1932 Ann Harding, U.S., actress, East is West, Janie
August 7, 1932 Maria M L "Marijke" Bakker, Dutch actress, Mammaloe-Pipo the Clown
August 7, 1930 Velio Tormis, composer
August 7, 1929 Don Larsen, pitcher, New York Yankees, on what must have been a perfect day
August 7, 1929 James Pilditch, designer
August 7, 1929 Richard T Schulze, Rep-R-PA, 1975-
August 7, 1929 Ruth Carter-Stapleton, Plains, Georgia, 1st sister/evangelist
August 7, 1928 Abebe Bikila, Ethiopian marathon runner, Olympics gold 1960, 64
August 7, 1928 Amazing [James] Randi, born in Toronto, Ontario, skeptic magician, Nova
August 7, 1928 Herbert H Bateman, Rep-R-Virginia
August 7, 1928 James Randi, Canadian Entertainer
August 7, 1927 Carl Switzer, born in Illinois, actor, Alfalfa-Our Gang
August 7, 1927 Edwin W. Edwards, Gov-La
August 7, 1927 Edwin W. Edwards, Politician
August 7, 1927 Edwin Edwards, American Politician
August 7, 1926 Amo Houghton, Rep-R-New York
August 7, 1926 Stan Freberg, born in Los Angeles, California, satirist/ad executive/cartoon voice, Bertie
August 7, 1925 Felice Bryant, Milwaukee, rock writer, Bye Bye Love
August 7, 1925 Julian Orbon De Soto, composer
August 7, 1921 Karel Husa, born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, composer, Trojan Women
August 7, 1921 M J bin Gorion, writer
August 7, 1920 Jan Walravens, Flemish writer, Motionless at Sea
August 7, 1918 Cees Buddingh', Dutch poet/writer/interpreter
August 7, 1914 Ted Moore, South Africa, cinematographer, James Bond
August 7, 1911 R. Nicholas Ray, born in Galesville WI, director, Rebel Without a Cause
August 7, 1907 Ben Carter, born in New York City, actor, Dark Alibi, Dressed to Kill
August 7, 1906 Gerhard Frommel, composer
August 7, 1906 Nelson Goodman, American Philosopher
August 7, 1904 Ralph J Bunche, founder/diplomat, UN, Nobel 1950
August 7, 1904 Ralph Bunche, American Diplomat
August 7, 1903 Louis Leakey, anthropologist, 1964 Richard Hooper Medal
August 7, 1903 Saburo Moroi, composer
August 7, 1900 Taylor Caldwell, novelist
August 7, 1899 Ricci Riano, England
August 7, 1897 Franz J Weinrich, [Heinrich Lerse], German writer, Himmlisches
August 7, 1896 Ernesto Lecuona, Havana Cuba, composer, Malaguena
August 7, 1895 Edward Gill, baseball player
August 7, 1887 Jan HA Eman, Aruban politician
August 7, 1887 Luckey Roberts, composer
August 7, 1886 Louis Hazeltine, inventor, neutrodyne circuit, making radio possible
August 7, 1885 Billie Burke, born in Washington D.C., actress, Glinda-Wizard of Oz
August 7, 1885 Gordon Harker, born in London, England, actor, Facts of Love, Champagne
August 7, 1885 Dornford Yates, British Novelist
August 7, 1883 J Ringelnatz, writer
August 7, 1880 Ernst Laqueur, chemist/pharmacology/psychology, sexual hormones
August 7, 1879 J J Kotze, South African cricket fast bowler, 1902-07
August 7, 1876 Mata Hari, [Margaretha G Zelle], dancer/courtesan/spy, WW I
August 7, 1872 Andries C D de Graeff, governor-general of Netherlands Indies, 1926-31
August 7, 1870 19 kittens, born to Tarawood Antigone, 4 still born
August 7, 1870 Jozef Brems, Flemish apostole, vicar of Denmark
August 7, 1870 Gustav Krupp, German Businessman
August 7, 1868 Granville Bantock, English composer and conductor, Hebridean Symphony
August 7, 1867 Emil Nolde, [Hansen], German painter/graphic artist
August 7, 1848 Alice James, American Writer
August 7, 1836 Evander McIvor Law, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1920
August 7, 1833 Powell Clayton, Brig General Union volunteers /, Gov-R-Ark
August 7, 1829 Thomas Ewing, Jr., Major General, Bvt Union volunteers, died in 1896
August 7, 1826 Carl AE Ahlqvist, [A Oksanen], Finnish poet, Suomalainen Runousoppi
August 7, 1823 Faustina Hasse Hodges, composer
August 7, 1818 Henry Charles Litolff, French composer/pianist
August 7, 1783 John Heathcoat, inventor, lace-making machinery
August 7, 1779 Carl Ritter, cofounder of modern science of geography
August 7, 1751 Wilhelmina FS, princess of Prussia/Orange/wife of Willem V
August 7, 1746 Daniel W. Wyttenbach, Dutch classical/historian
August 7, 1742 Nathanael Greene, American Revoluntionary War General
August 7, 1598 Georg Stiernhielm, "father of Swedish poetry", Hercules
August 7, 317 Flavius Julius Constantius II, Emperor Egypt/Byzantine/Rome, 337-61



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