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February 14 Birthdays in History - February 14 Deaths - February 14 Events
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February 14, 1998 Arpad Flynn Busson, New York City, son of model Elle MacPherson February 14, 1985 Jacob Parker, actor, Evening Shade February 14, 1978 Laurie Schwoy, soccer forward 1996 Olympics February 14, 1977 Nathan Osmond, Utah, vocalist, Osmond Boys February 14, 1975 Jennifer Michelle Roberts, Greensboro, North Carolina, Miss America-North Carolina 1997 February 14, 1974 Michael Lowery, NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears February 14, 1974 Rob Jahrling, Australian rower 1996 Olympics February 14, 1973 George Hegamin, NFL/WLAF tail back, Dallas Cowboys, Frankfurt Galaxy February 14, 1973 Michael "Mike" Theodore Lambert IV, Thomaston, Georgia, rower, Oly-1996 February 14, 1973 Steve McNair, NFL quarterback for the Houston Oilers February 14, 1973 Tyus Edney, NBA guard, Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings February 14, 1972 Bruno Heppell, CFL full back, Montreal Alouettes February 14, 1972 Drew Bledsoe, NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots February 14, 1972 Erika Rachael Schwarz, Folsom, Louisiana, Miss America, Louisiana-2nd-1997 February 14, 1972 Mayne One, rocker, Young Nation February 14, 1972 Raymond Beerens, Dutch soccer player, PSV, FC Groningen February 14, 1971 Derrick Witherspoon, NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles February 14, 1971 Gheorghe Muresan, NBA center, Washington Bullets/Wizards February 14, 1971 Kenny Shedd, WLAF receiver, Barcelona Dragons, Oakland Raiders February 14, 1971 Lonnie Johnson, NFL tight end for the Buffalo Bills February 14, 1970 David Podlich, Brisbane QLD, Australasia golfer February 14, 1970 Elaine Youngs, Orange California, volleyball outside hitter 1996 Olympics February 14, 1970 Guillaume Raoux, France, tennis star February 14, 1970 Kelly Stinnett, U.S. baseball catcher for the New York Mets February 14, 1970 Richard Smehlik, Ostrava CZE, NHL defenseman, Team Czech Rep, Buffalo February 14, 1970 Sean Hill, Duluth, NHL defenseman, Ottawa Senators February 14, 1970 Simon Pegg, British Comedian February 14, 1969 Chad Magee, Tyler, Texas, Nike golfer, 1993 NIKE Shreveport Open-36th February 14, 1969 Harry Colon, NFL safety, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions February 14, 1969 Jeff Graham, NFL wide receiver, Chicago Bears, New York Jets February 14, 1969 Roy Barker, NFL defensive end, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers February 14, 1968 Chris Lewis, cricketer, in Guyana England all-rounder February 14, 1967 Calle Johansson, Goteborg Swe, NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals February 14, 1967 Laura Martin, LaJolla California, WPVA volleyballer, Nationals-13th-1994 February 14, 1967 Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere, Sofia Bulgaria, tennis player, 1984 U.S. Mix February 14, 1966 Clark Sherwood Dennis, born in Houston, Texas, PGA golfer, 1990 Hawaiian Open-3rd February 14, 1966 Petr Svoboda, Most Cze, NHL defenseman, Philadelphia Flyers, Oly-gold-1998 February 14, 1965 Jessie Tuggle, NFL linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons February 14, 1964 Darrick Brilz, NFL center for the Cincinnati Bengals February 14, 1963 D'Wayne Wiggins, singer, Tony! Toni! Tone! February 14, 1963 Jeff Dellenbach, NFL center, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31 February 14, 1963 John Marzano, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, catcher for the Seattle Mariners February 14, 1963 Zach Galligan, New York City, actor, Gremlins February 14, 1961 Gresham Barrett, American Politician February 14, 1960 Jim Kelly, NFL quarterback for the Buffalo Bills February 14, 1960 Meg Tilly, [Margaret], born in Los Angeles, California, actress, Big Chill, Impulse February 14, 1958 Perry Stephens, Frankfurt Germany, actor, Loving, All My Children February 14, 1957 Renee Fleming, American Musician February 14, 1956 Dave Dravecky, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, had arm amputated February 14, 1956 Howard Edward Davis, Jr., Glen Cove, New York, lw boxer 1976 Olympics silver February 14, 1956 Ken Wahl, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Wanderers February 14, 1955 R Jeremy H Lascelles, grandson of English princess Mary February 14, 1953 Wayne Siegel, composer February 14, 1951 Kevin Keegan, British soccer player/manager, Newcastle United February 14, 1951 Michael Doucet, singer/musician, Beausoleil February 14, 1950 Raymond van het Groenewoud, Belgian vocalist/actor, Brussels by Night February 14, 1949 Ewa Aulin, Stockholm Sweden, actress, Candy, Fiorina LeVacca February 14, 1949 Jimmy Randell, rocker February 14, 1949 Richard E. Neal, Rep-D-Massachusetts February 14, 1949 Richard Neal, American Politician February 14, 1948 Jackie Martling, "Jackie the Jokeman", comedian, Howard Stern Show February 14, 1948 Pat O'Brien, reporter, Entertainment Tonight February 14, 1948 Wally Tax, Dutch guitarist February 14, 1947 Heidemarie Rosendahl, German FR, long jumper, Olympics gold 1972 February 14, 1947 Judd Gregg, Rep-R-NH, 1981- February 14, 1947 Pham Tuan, Vietnam, cosmonaut, Soyuz 37/36 February 14, 1947 Salah-ud-Din, cricketer, played 5 Tests for Pakistan 1965-69 February 14, 1946 David Green, English TV/video producer February 14, 1946 Tim Buckley, born in Washington D.C., rocker, Blood, Sweat and Tears-When I Die February 14, 1946 Tina Aumont, born in Hollywood, California, actress, Master of Love, Casanova February 14, 1946 Bernard Dowiyogo, Politician February 14, 1945 Gregory Hines, born in New York City, actor/dancer, White Nights, Taps February 14, 1945 Hans Adam, prince of Liechtenstein February 14, 1945 K M Jenkins, British director of personnel, Royal Mail February 14, 1945 Vic Briggs, England, rocker, Animals February 14, 1945 William Hill Boner, Rep-D-TN, 1979- February 14, 1944 Alan Parker, English actor, Bugsy Malone, Evita February 14, 1944 Bruce Summerhays, born in St. Louis, Missouri, PGA golfer, Provo Open-1966, 91 93 February 14, 1944 Carl Bernstein, Washington Post investigative reporter, Watergate February 14, 1943 Eric Anderson, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, vocalist, Avalanche, Be True to You February 14, 1943 Ischa Meijer, journalist/critic/actor, Boezemvriend February 14, 1943 Maceo Parker, U.S. tenor saxophonist, King's One, Mo' Roots February 14, 1943 Robert J Murphy, Jr., born in Brooklyn, New York, PGA golfer, 1968 Philadelphia Classic February 14, 1942 Margaret Wright, chief commissioner, Guide Assn February 14, 1942 Michael Bloomberg, American Politician February 14, 1941 John Butterfill, MP February 14, 1941 Paul Tsongas, Sen-D-Mass February 14, 1941 Donna Shalala, American Public Servant February 14, 1939 Chris Pyne, trombonist February 14, 1939 Michael Rudman, English theater director/producer, Donkeys' Years February 14, 1938 Lee Chamberlin, New York City, actor, Once Upon a Family, Rupture Fatale February 14, 1937 John MacGregor, British MP February 14, 1937 Magic Sam, rocker, Chicago Bluesman February 14, 1936 Andrew Pine, Jennings, Florida, actor, V, WEB, Wide Country February 14, 1936 Fanne Foxe, [Annabella Battistella], Argentina, Wilbur Mills affair February 14, 1935 Christine CT "Christel" Adelaar, Dutch actress, Pipo the Clown February 14, 1935 David Wilson, British governor, Hong Kong February 14, 1935 Lord Wilson of Tillyorn February 14, 1935 Mickey Wright, born in San Diego, California, LPGA golfer, 4 times LPGA champ February 14, 1935 Peter Phillips, printer February 14, 1934 Florence Henderson, Dale, Indiana, actress and singer, Carol-Brady Bunch February 14, 1934 Marlene Matthews, Australia, sprinter, Oly-2 bronze-1956 February 14, 1933 Andrey Mikhaylovich Volkonsky, composer February 14, 1933 Bertram Jay Turetzky, composer February 14, 1933 Evelyn Ebsworth, Vice-Chancellor, Durham U February 14, 1932 Alexander Kluge, writer February 14, 1932 Jack Hibbert, director, Central Statistical Office February 14, 1932 Jocelyn Stevens, CEO, English Heritage February 14, 1932 Michael Ball, Bishop, Truro February 14, 1932 Peter Ball, Bishop, Gloucester February 14, 1931 Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, NHL right wing, Canadiens, Rangers February 14, 1931 Lord Rossmore February 14, 1931 Phyllis McGuire, born in Middletown, Ohio, vocalist, McGuire Sisters February 14, 1931 Vic Morrow, born in Bronx, New York, actor, Combat, Roots, Twilight Zone the Movie February 14, 1930 Duncan Montgomery Stewart, principal, Lady Margaret Hall-Oxford February 14, 1930 Harry Mathews, American Author February 14, 1929 Matthew G Martinez, Rep-D-CA, 1982- February 14, 1928 Ben Garrido Blaz, Rep-R-Guam, 1985- February 14, 1928 Juan Garcia Hortelano, Spanish author, Tormenta de verano February 14, 1927 Lois Maxwell, Kitchener Ontario, actress, Miss Moneypenny February 14, 1926 John Clark, CEO, Plessey Company February 14, 1925 Elliot Lawrence, Philadelphia, orch leader, Guide Right, Howard Cosell February 14, 1924 Arghyris Kounadis, composer February 14, 1924 Countess Mountbatten, of Burma February 14, 1923 Derrick Holden-Brown, CEO, Allied-Lyons February 14, 1923 Jay Herbert, golfer, 1960 PGA winner February 14, 1921 Albert Sloman, Vice-Chancellor, Essex U February 14, 1921 Hugh Downs, born in Akron, Ohio, TV journalist, 20/20, Concentration February 14, 1921 Jeanne Demessieux, composer February 14, 1921 Piet Kraak, Dutch soccer player February 14, 1921 Skeezix, of "Gasoline Alley" discovered on Wallets' doorstep February 14, 1920 Arnold Elton, consultant surgeon February 14, 1917 Herbert A Hauptman, New York City, x-ray crystallographer, Nobel 1985 February 14, 1916 Edward Platt, Staten Island, New York, actor, Chief-Get Smart February 14, 1916 Masaki Kobayashi, Japanese director, Joi-uchi February 14, 1916 Wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski, composer February 14, 1915 A. W. H. Stewart-Moore, CEO, Gallaher February 14, 1915 Irving Gordon, songwriter February 14, 1913 Ab [Albert] Visser, Dutch poet and writer, Man Without a Head February 14, 1913 James Pike, Oklahoma City, bishop, Beyond Anxiety February 14, 1913 Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters leader who disappeared in 1975 February 14, 1913 Mel Allen, born in Birmingham, Alabama, sportscaster, voice of New York Yankees February 14, 1912 Edmund George Love, U.S., teacher/historian/author, A Small Bequest, = February 14, 1912 Juan Pujol Garcia, [Garbo/Arabel], Spanish British/German double agent February 14, 1912 Oliver Wendell Harrington, cartoonist February 14, 1911 Florence Rice, born in Cleveland, Ohio, actress, Double Wedding, Riding on Air February 14, 1911 Willem J Kolff, Dutch/US internist/inventor, Artificial Kidney February 14, 1909 A Moses Klein, Montreal, poet, Hath Not a Jew... February 14, 1907 Johnny Longden, jockey/trainer, 1958 Racing Hall of Fame February 14, 1905 Thelma Ritter, born in Brooklyn, New York, actress, Miracle on 34th Street February 14, 1904 Charles William Oatley, electrical engineer February 14, 1904 Hanning Phillips, Lord Lieutenant, Dyfed February 14, 1904 Hertha Kuusinen, Finnish communist February 14, 1902 Fred Scott, born in Fresno California, vocalist/actor, Vincent Lopez February 14, 1902 Ray "Crash" Corrigan, Milwaukee, cowboy, Crash Corrigan's Ranch February 14, 1902 Stu Erwin, Squaw Valley California, actor, Stu Erwin Show February 14, 1902 Valentin Ruiz Azner, composer February 14, 1899 John Randall, Jr., Michigan, historian/philosopher, Western Man February 14, 1898 Fritz Zwicky, Swiss astronomer, super nova February 14, 1897 Jorgen Bentzon, composer February 14, 1895 Max Horkheimer, German philosopher/sociologist, Studies in prejudice February 14, 1895 Nigel Bruce, Baja Mexico, actor, Son of Lassie, Spider Woman February 14, 1894 Jack Benny, [Benjamin Kubelski], Waukegan, Illinois, "Oh! Rochester!" February 14, 1893 Kay Fisker, Danish architect, Hornbeck House, Copenhagen February 14, 1892 Nikolaj A. Orloff, Russian/British pianist, Chopin February 14, 1886 Theodor Werner, German painter February 14, 1882 George Jean Nathan, U.S., editor/author/critic, American Mercury February 14, 1882 Ignaz Friedman, composer February 14, 1881 Otto Selz, German psychologist February 14, 1881 William John Gruffydd, Welsh poet/scholar, Ynys yr Hud February 14, 1880 Aida Overton Walker, U.S. dancer/singer, In Dahomey, Salome February 14, 1880 Edgar Leslie Bainton, composer February 14, 1869 Charles Wilson, English physicist, Wilson cloud chamber-Nobel February 14, 1868 Henricus A. Poels, Dutch RC theologist/social foreman February 14, 1864 Israel Zangwill, England, Jewish author/Zionist, Children of Ghetto February 14, 1864 Robert E Park, U.S., sociologist, human ecology, marginal man February 14, 1859 George Washington Gale Ferris, engineer/inventor, Ferris Wheel February 14, 1858 Charles Beach Hawley, composer February 14, 1858 Joseph Thomson, Scotland, geologist, Thomson's gazelle February 14, 1856 Frank Harris, England, journalist and writer, My Life and Loves February 14, 1853 Jan van Rijswijck, Flemish journalist/mayor, Antwerp February 14, 1847 Anna Howard Shaw, U.S., suffragette February 14, 1845 Cecil De Vere, 1st official British chess champion, 1866 February 14, 1838 Margaret Knight, inventor, "the female Thomas Edison" February 14, 1835 Francois Haverschmidt, Dutch writer, Snikken en grimlachjes February 14, 1829 Alfred Iverson, Jr., Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1911 February 14, 1828 Edmond About, French Novelist February 14, 1824 Winfield Scott Hancock, Mjr General Union volunteers, died in 1886 February 14, 1819 James Green Martin, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1878 February 14, 1817 Frederick Douglass, African-American abolitionist/lecturer/editor February 14, 1813 Alexander Sergeyevich Dargomyzhsky, composer February 14, 1813 John McNeil, Bvt Major General Union volunteers, died in 1891 February 14, 1806 Lajos, Count Batthy ny, revolutionary premier of Hungary, 1848-49 February 14, 1778 Fernando Joseph Maria Sor, composer February 14, 1766 Thomas Malthus, England, population expert, Law of Malthus February 14, 1760 Richard Allen, Philadelphia, 1st black ordained by Methodist-Episcopal church February 14, 1707 Claude-Prosper J de Crebillon, French writer, Le sopha February 14, 1679 Georg Friedrich Kauffman, composer February 14, 1670 Georg Gabriel Schutz, composer February 14, 1638 Sybilla Schwarz, writer February 14, 1602 Pier Francesco Cavalli, Italian opera composer February 14, 1572 Hans Christoph Haiden, composer February 14, 1546 Johann Pistorius, German theologist/historian February 14, 1533 Christianus Adrichomius, Dutch priest/writer, Vita Jesu Christi February 14, 1515 Frederick III, the Pious, elect of the Palts February 14, 1513 Domenico Maria Ferrabosco, Italian composer February 14, 1487 Henry II of Bavaria, bishop of Utrecht/Worms/Freising February 14, 1483 Zahir al-Din Mohammed Babur Shah, prince/founder Mogols-dynasty February 14, 1462 Edzard I Cirksena, the Great, earl of East-Friesia, 1494-1528 February 14, 1368 Emperor Sigismund, German Statesman |