1977 Birthday David Sales, cricketer, Northampton batsman, 210 on fc debut 1996 1962 Birthday Mark Haddon, born in Northampton, England, novelist, poet, wrote, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time', written from perspective of boy with Asperger syndrome 1957 Birthday Peter Murphy, born in Northampton, England, vocalist, goth rock genre, member of rock group, Bauhaus, released solo albums Deep, Love Hysteria, nicknamed, 'The Godfather of Goth' 1954 Birthday Alan [Joseph] Lamb, South African/British cricket player, Northampton 1953 Birthday Alan Moore, born in Northampton, England, author, wrote comic book series, 'Watchmen', 'From Hell' and 'V for Vendetta', wrote novel, 'Voice of Fire' 1921 Birthday Malcolm Arnold, Northampton England, composer, Bridge over River Kwai 1918 Birthday Steve Dunne, Northampton Massachusetts, actor, Professional Father 1866 Event Indelible pencil patents by Edson P Clark, Northampton, Mass 1844 Birthday George W. Cable, American writer, Northampton Years 1652 Event John Johnson, a free black, is granted 550 acres in Northampton, Va 1460 Event Wars of Roses: Richard of York defeats King Henry VI at Northampton
