Born:
Chuck D, born in Roosevelt, New York, rapper, author, leader, Public Enemy, created politically, socially conscious rap music, focused on hip hop genre, albums include, 'Yo! Bum Rush the Show', 'Fear of a Black Planet'
More Notable Birthdays on August 1: 1965 - Sam Mendes, British Director
1942 - Jerry Garcia, SF, rocker, Grateful Dead-Uncle Joe's Band
1933 - Dom DeLuise, born in Brooklyn, New York, comedian, End, Cannonball Run, Fatso
1819 - Herman Melville, U.S., author, Moby Dick, Billy Budd
1779 - Francis Scott Key, composer, Star-Spangled Banner
