Born:
Bryan Magee, born in Hoxton, England, broadcaster, author, politician, presented current affairs television show This Week, made philosophy accessible with his 'Men of Ideas' television series
More Notable Birthdays on April 12:
1979 - Claire Danes, New York City, actress, Angela-My So Called Life, Romeo and Juliet
1971 - Shannen Doherty, born in Memphis, Tennessee, actress, Little House, Bev Hills 90210
1956 - Andy Garcia, Cuba, actor, Stand and Deliver, 8 Million Ways to Die
1947 - David Letterman, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, comedian, Late Night
1940 - Herbie Hancock, Chicago, pianist, I Thought it Was You