Jeff Beck is a guitarist best known for his recordings and performances with The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group, and as a solo artist.
1944-
Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congressional clergyman, best known for his Protestant sermons and his involvement in a high-profile adultery scandal.
1813-1887
1842-1914
Thomas Blanchard was an American inventor whose patents contributed to the development of the mass production system.
1788-1864
Jack Dempsey -- known as the "Manassa Mauler" -- was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1919-1926.
1895-1983
1771-1834
Minka Kelly is an American actress best known for her cheerleading role on the acclaimed TV series Friday Night Lights.
1980-
Julia Kristeva is a psychoanalyst, critic and novelist, known for her writings in structuralist linguistics, psychoanalysis and philosophical feminism.
1941-
Argentina native Lionel Messi has established records for goals scored and won individual awards en route to worldwide recognition as the best player in soccer.
1987-
American character actor Al Molinaro was loved by television audiences for his recurring roles on The Odd Couple and Happy Days.
1919-
St. John of the Cross was a Spanish poet whose work is considered the summit of mystical Spanish literature. He was glorified as a saint in 1726 by Pope Bendict XIII.
1542-1591
Sharon Preston is a media planner and author who has said that she is the daughter of legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
1955-
1783-1850
Charles Whitman was a former Marine and sniper who killed 16 people at the University of Texas in 1966.
1941-1966