1978 Birthday John Smit, professional rugby player, born in Pietersburg, South Africa, hooker, tight head prop, forward, played for Clermont, Natal Sharks 1967 Birthday Sandrine Bonnaire, Clermont France, actress, Vagabond, Police 1926 Birthday Clermont Pepin, composer 1807 Event Robert Fulton's steamboat Clermont begins 1st trip up Hudson River 1356 Death Jean de Clermont, French marshal, dies in battle
