Born:
Paul Valery, born in France, philosopher, writer, poet, elected to Academie francaise, 1925, founder, the College International de Cannes, 1931
More Notable Birthdays on October 20:
1971 - Eddie Jones, NBA guard and forward, Los Angeles Lakers
1958 - Viggo Mortensen, born in New York City, New York, actor, appeared in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, 'Eastern Promises', 'A History of Violence', 'Hidalgo'
1950 - Tom Petty, classic rock singer, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
1931 - Mickey Mantle, New York Yankee, home run slugger, 1956 Triple Crown
1882 - Bela Lugosi, born in Hungary, actor, Dracula, Plan 9 From Outer Space
