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February 1, 1980 Courtney Hamilton, Miss Arizona Teen USA 1996 February 1, 1975 Martijn Reuser, Dutch soccer player, Ajax February 1, 1974 Jennifer Lien, actress, Hannah Moore-Another World February 1, 1974 Lisa Marie Scott, Pensacola, Florida, playmate, Feb, 1994 February 1, 1974 Walter McCarty, NBA forward for the Boston Celtics February 1, 1973 Andrew DeClercq, NBA forward, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics February 1, 1973 Elena Makarova, born in Moscow, Russia, tennis star, 1993 Futures-Val February 1, 1973 Michael Joyce, born in Santa Monica, California, tennis star, 1989 USTA National Boys' 18 February 1, 1973 Tlia Reima, ice hockey center, Finland, 1998 Olympics February 1, 1972 Brian Krause, actor, December, Sleepwalkers, Return to Blue Lagoon February 1, 1972 Geoff Sanderson, Hay River, NHL left wing, Hartford Whalers February 1, 1972 Richard Becker, Aurora, Illinois, outfielder for the Minnesota Twins February 1, 1972 [Thomas] Carlton Bruner, U.S., 1500m freestyle swimmer 1996 Olympics February 1, 1971 Ajay Jadeja, cricketer, Indian opening batsman February 1, 1971 Derek Byrd, NFL cornerback for the New Orleans Saints February 1, 1971 Robert O'Neal, WLAF safety for the Amsterdam Admirals February 1, 1971 Tommy Salo, Surahammar SWE, NHL goalie, Team Sweden, New York Islanders February 1, 1970 Eric Mobley, NBA center for the Vancouver Grizzlies February 1, 1970 Malik Sealy, NBA guard and forward, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers February 1, 1969 Bryan Jacob, Palatka, Florida, 59 kg, 130 lbs, weightlifter, Oly-1992, 96 February 1, 1969 John Moore, Australian baseball catcher 1996 Olympics February 1, 1968 George Quigley, Jr., Cin Ohio, skeet 1996 Olympics February 1, 1968 Javier Sanchez, Spain, tennis star February 1, 1968 Kent Mercker, Dublin, Ohio, pitcher, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles February 1, 1968 Lisa Marie Presley Keough Jackson, born in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of Elvis February 1, 1968 Mark Recchi, Kamloops, NHL right wing, Montreal Canadiens February 1, 1968 Pauly Shore, Hollywood, comedian, Totally Pauly, Encino Man February 1, 1968 Sean Millington, CFL fullback for the BC Lions February 1, 1968 Lisa Marie Presley, American Musician February 1, 1967 Laura E Dern, born in Los Angeles, California, actress, Blue Velvet, Mask, Smooth Talk February 1, 1967 Tim Naehring, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, infielder for the Boston Red Sox February 1, 1967 Laura Dern, American Actress February 1, 1967 Meg Cabot, American Author February 1, 1966 Donna Edmondson, Greensboro, North Carolina, playmate of year, Nov, 1986 February 1, 1966 Eddie Zambrano, Venezuelan/US baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs February 1, 1966 Michelle Akers, Santa Clara California, soccer forward 1996 Olympics February 1, 1965 Brandon Lee, born in Emerson, Colorado, actor, Showdown in Little Tokyo February 1, 1965 David Callaghan, cricketer, South African all-rounder in one-dayers 1992 February 1, 1965 Sherilyn Fenn, born in Detroit, Michigan, actress, 2 Moon Junction, Twin Peaks February 1, 1965 Stephanie Marie Elisabeth de Grimaldi, Monte Carlo Monaco, Princess February 1, 1964 Dwayne Rudolph Goettel, musician February 1, 1964 Kaitlin Hopkins, New York City, actress, Kelsey-Another World February 1, 1964 Sharon Bruneau, born in Toronto, Ontario, actress, Sensuous Muscle February 1, 1963 Jani Lane, heavy metal drummer, Warrant-Cherry Pie February 1, 1961 Daniel M Tani, Ridley Park, Maryland, astronaut February 1, 1961 Gabrielle Carteris, actress, Beverly Hills 90210 February 1, 1961 Gina Hull, born in Jacksonville, Florida, LPGA golfer, 1989 USX Golf Classic-8th February 1, 1959 Anthony LaPlagia, actor, Criminal Justice, Betsy's Wedding February 1, 1959 Carolyn Hill, born in Santa Monica, California, LPGA golfer, 1994 McCall's Classic February 1, 1959 Mike Horan, NFL punter for the New York Giants February 1, 1959 Wade Wilson, NFL quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys February 1, 1958 Maureen Madill, Coleraine No Ireland, golfer, Brit Open Amateur 1979 February 1, 1957 Donna Adamek, Duarte California, bowler, BWAA Woman of Year 1978-81 February 1, 1957 Gilbert Hernandez, American Artist February 1, 1955 Kate Ashbrook, general secretary, Open Spaces Society February 1, 1955 Virginia Elliot, three-day eventer February 1, 1954 Billy Mumy, California, actor, Will Robinson-Lost in Space, Dear Brigitte February 1, 1954 Mike Campbell, guitarist, Tom Petty and Heartbreakers-Breakdown February 1, 1954 Bill Mumy, American Actor February 1, 1953 Andy Mill, skier/husband of Chris Everet February 1, 1953 C. 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Barnett, headmaster, Whitgift School February 1, 1951 Andrew Smith, British MP February 1, 1949 Jimmy Lee Thorpe, Roxboro, North Carolina, PGA golfer, 1985 Greater Milwaukee Open February 1, 1948 Debbie Austin, LPGA golfer February 1, 1948 Jennifer Adams, superintendent, Central Royal Parks February 1, 1948 Rick James, American Musician February 1, 1947 Adam Ingram, British MP February 1, 1947 Terry Hibbitt, soccer star February 1, 1946 Bart Braverman, born in Los Angeles, California, actor, Bobby-Vega$, Roy-New Odd Couple February 1, 1945 Ole Buck, composer February 1, 1944 Leo Burmester, born in Louisville, Kentucky, actor, Flo, Chiefs, Abbys, Odd Jobs February 1, 1944 Tommy Duffy, rocker, Echos February 1, 1944 Michael Enzi, American Politician February 1, 1943 Josceline Dimbleby, cookery writer February 1, 1943 Lord Mountevans February 1, 1943 Tina Sloan, New York, actress, Lillian-Guiding Light, Search for Tomorrow February 1, 1942 Dave Sincock, cricketer, chinaman bowler played for Aust 1964-66 February 1, 1942 Terry Jones, Colwyn Bay North Wales, comedian, Monty Python February 1, 1941 Anatoliy Firssov, U.S.S.R., ice hockey play, Olympics gold 1964, 68, 72 February 1, 1941 Franco Nones, Italy, 30K cross country skier, 1968 Olympics gold February 1, 1941 Robert Walmsley, British Vice-Admiral February 1, 1940 Bibi Besch, Vienna Austria, actress, Star Trek 2, Beast Within February 1, 1940 Herve Filion, sulky driver, 1969 Canadian Sports Hall of Fame February 1, 1939 Del McCoury, bluegrass singer/musician February 1, 1939 Paul E Gillmor, Rep-R-Ohio February 1, 1939 Ray Sawyer, rocker February 1, 1939 Paul Gillmor, American Politician February 1, 1938 Jacky Cupit, golfer, Rookie of Year 1961 February 1, 1938 Jimmy Carl Black, rocker, Mothers Of Invention February 1, 1938 Sherman Hemsley, Philadelphia, actor, All in the Family, Jeffersons, Amen February 1, 1937 Don Everly, Brownie, Kentucky, vocalist, Everly Bros-Wake Up Little Susie February 1, 1937 Dr. Hook, [Ray Sawyer], Ala, vocalist, Dr. Hook-When You're in Love February 1, 1937 Garrett Morris, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, actor, SNL, Martin, Carwash February 1, 1936 G H Blake, Principal, Collingwood College, Durham U February 1, 1935 Ruth Clarke, Moderator, General Assembly of the United Reform Church February 1, 1935 Vladimir Viktorovich Aksyonov, U.S.S.R., cosmonaut, Soyuz 22, T-2 February 1, 1934 Bob Shane, vocalist, Kingston Trio-Scarlet Ribbons February 1, 1933 Reynolds Price, U.S. writer, Strengthened by a Pale Green Light February 1, 1932 John Hart, born in Denver, Colorado, newsman, CBS News Retrospective, NBC News February 1, 1932 John Nott, British MP February 1, 1932 David Antin, American Poet February 1, 1931 Boris Yeltsin, Ural Mts U.S.S.R., president of Russian SSR February 1, 1931 Madeline Berthod, Switzerland, downhill skier 1956 Olympics gold February 1, 1931 Mark Richmond, CEO, Science and Engineering Research Council February 1, 1931 Ton [ABM] Frinking, Dutch MP, CDA February 1, 1930 Peter Tapsell, British MP February 1, 1928 Eric Evans, Dean, St. Paul's February 1, 1928 Peter Gordon Dorrell, archaeologist/photographer February 1, 1928 Sam Edwards, physicist February 1, 1928 Thoams Eric Evans, dean, St. Paul's February 1, 1928 Tom Lantos, Rep-D-CA, 1981- February 1, 1928 Ursula Mamlok, composer February 1, 1927 Galway Kinnell, born in Providence, Rhode Island, author, Body Rags, Book of Nightmares February 1, 1926 Douglas Johnson, historian February 1, 1926 Peter Crill, Bailiff of Jersey February 1, 1926 Stuart Whitman, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Capt Apache, Ransom, Cimarron Strip February 1, 1922 Bogumil Witalis Andrzejewski, professor of Cushtic Languages February 1, 1922 Clifford McWatt, cricketer, WI wicket-keeper in 6 Tests 1954-55 February 1, 1921 Peter Sallis, actor, Tast the Blood of Dracula February 1, 1920 Kenneth Bond, former vice-chairman February 1, 1920 Pierre Jonqueres d'Oriola, France, equest jumper, Oly-gold-1952, 64 February 1, 1918 Maurice Laing, life president, John Laing February 1, 1918 Muriel Spark, Edinburgh Scotland, novelist, Prime of Miss Jean Brodie February 1, 1916 Gordon Hobday, Lord Lieutenant, Nottinghamshire February 1, 1915 Stanley Matthews, 1st British soccer player to be knighted February 1, 1914 Hans Zelig, Swiss dancer February 1, 1913 Jeffrey Kindersley Quill, Test pilot February 1, 1910 H Stanley Cayzer February 1, 1910 Jahangir Khan, cricketer, father of Majid, Indian player 1932-36 February 1, 1910 Michael Kanin, born in Rochester, New York, director/writer/actor, Woman of the Year February 1, 1909 Douglas Hall, Governor, Somaliland Protectorate February 1, 1909 Helen Chandler, Charleston, South Carolina, actress, Christopher Strong, Dracula February 1, 1908 Albie Booth, collegiate Hall of Fame football star, Yale February 1, 1908 Edward Staempfli, composer February 1, 1908 George Pal, Hungarian/US director, When Worlds Collide, Puppetoons February 1, 1907 Alan Strode Campbell Ross, professor, coined the terms U and non-U February 1, 1907 Camargo Guarnieri, Brazil, composer and conductor February 1, 1907 Gunter Eich, German literary, Underground Highway, Girls of Viterbo February 1, 1907 John Canaday, art critic, Metropolitan Museum of Art Portfolios February 1, 1907 Mozart Camargo Guarnieri, composer February 1, 1907 Sandor Veress, Hungarian pianist/composer February 1, 1906 Hildegarde, Adell Wisconsin, night club vocalist, I'll Be Seeing You February 1, 1906 Pierre Cardevielle, French composer and conductor, Amants Captifs February 1, 1905 Emilio Segre February 1, 1905 Ernst Carl Gerlach Stueckelberg February 1, 1904 S J Perelman, Brooklyn, author/humorist, Around the World in 80 Days February 1, 1904 S. 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Perelman, Author February 1, 1903 Georg Rendl, Austria miner/beekeeper/writer, The Bees Novel February 1, 1902 Carlo Borbolla, composer February 1, 1902 Langston Hughes, poet/translator, Weary Blues February 1, 1901 Clark Gable, born in Cadiz, Ohio, actor, Gone With the Wind February 1, 1900 Stephen Potter, humorist and writer, School for Scoundrels, Shipbuilders February 1, 1897 Denise Robins, London, romantic novelist, 1st Long Kiss February 1, 1896 Anastasio "Tacho" Somoza, general/president of Nicaragua, 1937-56 February 1, 1896 Frank Lane, American Businessman February 1, 1895 John Ford, Maine, director, Stagecoach, Air Mail, Quiet Man February 1, 1892 K Rudolf Mengelberg, composer/musicologist, Amsterdam Concert Hall February 1, 1891 James Price Johnson, composer February 1, 1889 Gertrude Caton-Thompson, British archaeologist, Zimbabwe, So Arabia February 1, 1887 Dirk Roosenburg, Dutch architect February 1, 1885 Camille Chautemps, premier France February 1, 1884 Yevgeny Zamyatin, Russia, novelist/playwright, We February 1, 1883 Jevgeni B Vachtangov, Armenian/Russian actor and director, Eric XIV February 1, 1882 Louis St. Laurent, Compton Quebec, L, 12th Canadian PM, 1948-57 February 1, 1881 Jose Ignacio Quinton, composer February 1, 1880 Antonio Guarnieri, composer February 1, 1880 Francesco Balilla Pratella, composer February 1, 1879 Sydney Baynes, composer February 1, 1878 Hattie Wyatt Caraway, politician/teacher/1st woman elected to senate February 1, 1877 Thomas Frederick Dunhill, composer February 1, 1875 Eddie Pola, composer, Lullabye of Broadway February 1, 1874 Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Austria, poet/dramatist/essayist February 1, 1873 Clara Butt, Southwick Sussex, contralto, Country of Hope and Glory February 1, 1872 Paul Fort, French poet/founder of Vers et Prose February 1, 1872 Alexander Meiklejohn, English Philosopher February 1, 1869 Johannes F "Frits" Bakker Sr, actor, Holland Tooneelgezelschap February 1, 1859 Victor August Herbert, Dublin Ireland, composer, Babes in Toyland February 1, 1848 Adhemar Esmein, French lawyer February 1, 1844 Eduard Adolf Strasburger, German botanist, Angiospermen February 1, 1844 Granville Stanley Hall, U.S., psychologist February 1, 1844 G. Stanley Hall, American Psychologist February 1, 1841 William H H Davenport, Buffalo, stage medium February 1, 1839 James A. Herne, [J Aherne], U.S. playwright, Hearts of Oak February 1, 1833 Henry McNeal Turner, black methodist bishop February 1, 1829 John Potts Slough, Brig General Union volunteers, died in 1867 February 1, 1827 Alphonse de Rothschild, French banker February 1, 1821 Charles Samvei Bovy-Lysberg, composer February 1, 1819 Henry Lawrence Eustis, Brig General Union volunteers, died in 1885 February 1, 1810 Charles Lenox Remond, born in Salem Massachusetts, famous black February 1, 1807 Henri Klimrath, French lawyer, Memoire sur lesson Olim February 1, 1807 William Bowen Campbell, Brig General Union volunteers, died in 1867 February 1, 1805 Auguste Blanqui, France, revolutionary, workers' leader February 1, 1801 Adolf Fredrik Lindblad, composer February 1, 1801 Thomas Cole, U.S., romantic landscape painter, Hudson River School February 1, 1791 Charles J Sax, Belgian music instrument builder February 1, 1789 Hippolyte-Andre-Baptiste Chelard, composer February 1, 1787 Richard Whately, English Writer February 1, 1763 Thomas Campbell, founder, Church of Disciples in America February 1, 1757 John P Kemble, England, actor and director, Drury Lane, Covent Garden February 1, 1710 Konrad E Ackermann, German actor, Die Oberpfalz February 1, 1690 Francesco Maria Veracini, Italian opera composer February 1, 1669 Miguel Lopez, composer February 1, 1659 Jacob Roggeveen, Dutch Swiss lawyer/navigator, Easter Island February 1, 1633 Gabriel Schutz, composer February 1, 1605 Isaac Aboab de Fonseca, Portuguese/Neth rabbi/mystic February 1, 1603 Michael Trumper, composer February 1, 1552 Edward Coke, Mileham Norfolk, jurist/politician, defended common law |