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==Births== ===Pre-1600=== <!-- Please do not add yourself or anyone else without a biography in Wikipedia to this list.--> *[[1526]] – [[Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz]], Spanish admiral (d. 1588)<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Santa Cruz, Álvaro de Bazan, 1st Marquis of|volume=24|page=185|first=David|last=Hannay|author-link=David Hannay (historian)}}</ref> ===1601–1900=== *[[1685]] – [[Lodovico Giustini]], Italian pianist and composer (d. 1743)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drakemabrypublishing.com/3Bio/i3_gius.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050830092635/http://www.drakemabrypublishing.com/3Bio/i3_gius.html|archive-date=August 30, 2005|title=Drake Mabry Publishing - Composers biographies -|date=August 30, 2005}}</ref> *[[1724]] – [[Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood]], English admiral and politician (d. 1816)<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Hood, Samuel Hood, Viscount|volume=13|pages=665–666}}</ref> *[[1786]] – [[William L. Marcy]], American lawyer, judge, and politician, 21st [[United States Secretary of State]] (d. 1857)<ref>{{CongBio|M000127|inline=yes|name=Marcy, William Learned }}</ref> *[[1799]] – [[Karl Bryullov]], Russian painter (d. 1852)<ref>{{Britannica|82592|Karl Pavlovich Bryullov}}</ref> *[[1805]] – [[Henry Wells]], American businessman, co-founded [[Wells Fargo]] and [[American Express]] (d. 1878)<ref>{{cite web|last = Mathews|first = Barbara J.|title = Henry Wells, Founder of Wells Fargo and American Express|publisher = Welles Family Association|date = November 2003|url = http://www.gis.net/~bmathews/index_files/news03-11.pdf|access-date = 11 January 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110606085110/http://www.gis.net/~bmathews/index_files/news03-11.pdf|archive-date = 6 June 2011}}</ref> *[[1806]] – [[Stand Watie]], American general (d. 1871)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Franks |first1=Kenny A. |title=Watie, Stand |url=https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=WA040 |website=The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture |publisher=[[Oklahoma Historical Society]] |access-date=11 January 2020}}</ref> *[[1812]] – [[John Sandfield Macdonald]], Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st [[Premier of Ontario]] (d. 1872)<ref>{{DictCanbio|ID=5113|volume=X}}</ref> *[[1821]] – [[Gustave Flaubert]], French novelist (d. 1880)<ref>{{cite EB1911|wstitle=Flaubert, Gustave |volume=10 |pages=483–484}}</ref> *[[1830]] – [[Joseph Orville Shelby]], Confederate general (d. 1897)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harper |first1=Kimberly |title=Joseph O. Shelby |url=https://historicmissourians.shsmo.org/historicmissourians/name/s/shelby/ |website=Historic Missourians |publisher=[[State Historical Society of Missouri]] |access-date=11 January 2020}}</ref> *[[1842]] – [[Adolf Bötticher]], German journalist and historian (d. 1901)<ref>[https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/pnd116226420.html#ndbcontent Bötticher, Adolf] at [[Neue Deutsche Biographie]]</ref> *[[1845]] – [[Bruce Price]], American architect, designed the [[American Surety Building]] and [[Bank of the Metropolis]] (d. 1903)<ref>{{cite web | title=Price, Bruce | work=Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online | url=http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=7003 | access-date=December 17, 2005 }}</ref> *[[1863]] – [[Edvard Munch]], Norwegian painter (d. 1944)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edvard Munch Paintings, Bio, Ideas|url=https://www.theartstory.org/artist/munch-edvard/|access-date=2021-12-12|website=The Art Story}}</ref> *[[1866]] – [[Alfred Werner]], Swiss chemist and academic, [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry|Nobel Prize]] laureate (d. 1919)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/639857/Alfred-Werner|title=Alfred Werner - Swiss chemist|website=Encyclopædia Britannica|access-date=14 April 2018}}</ref> *[[1870]] – [[Walter Benona Sharp]], American businessman, co-founded [[Hughes Tool Company]] (d. 1912)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fsh06|series=Handbook of Texas Online|title=SHARP, WALTER BENONA|access-date=19 August 2018|publisher=[[Texas State Historical Association]]|last=Gano|first=R. C.|date=15 June 2010}}</ref> *[[1876]] – [[Alvin Kraenzlein]], American hurdler and runner (d. 1928)<ref>{{cite web|title=Alvin Kraenzlein|url=http://www.legacy.usatf.org/halloffame/TF/showBio.asp?HOFIDs=90|work=USA Track & Field Hall of Fame|publisher=usatf.org|access-date=2013-06-18|archive-date=2020-08-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819212052/http://legacy.usatf.org/halloffame/TF/showBio.asp?HOFIDs=90|url-status=dead}}</ref> *[[1881]] – [[Louise Thuliez]], French school teacher, resistance fighter during World War I and World War II and author (d. 1966)<ref>{{cite web |title=Louise Thuliez (1881-1966) |url=https://data.bnf.fr/10378748/louise_thuliez/ |website=data.bnf.fr |access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref> *[[1893]] – [[Edward G. Robinson]], American actor (d. 1973)<ref>{{cite news|title=Edward G. Robinson, 79, Dies; His 'Little Caesar' Set a Style; Man of Great Kindness Edward G. Robinson Is Dead at 79 Made Speeches to Friends Appeared in 100 Films|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1973/01/27/archives/edward-g-robinson-79-dies-his-little-caesar-set-a-style-man-of.html |work=[[The New York Times]]|date=January 27, 1973|access-date=July 21, 2007}}</ref> ===1901–present=== *[[1901]] – [[Harald Kaarmann]], Estonian footballer (d. 1942)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/47003/Harald_Kaarman.html|title=Harald Kaarman|first=Benjamin|last=Strack-Zimmermann|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> *[[1907]] – [[Roy Douglas]], English pianist and composer (d. 2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11494520/Roy-Douglas-composer-obituary.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11494520/Roy-Douglas-composer-obituary.html |archive-date=2022-01-12 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Roy Douglas, composer - obituary|date=March 25, 2015|work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[1912]] – [[Henry Armstrong]], American boxer (d. 1988)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/009018|title=BoxRec: Henry Armstrong|website=boxrec.com}}</ref> *[[1914]] – [[Patrick O'Brian]], English author (d. 2000)<ref name="UPI">{{cite web |title=Famous birthdays for Dec. 12: Bob Pettit, Bob Barker |url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2022/12/12/Famous-birthdays-for-Dec-12-Bob-Pettit-Bob-Barker/5061670778710/ |publisher=[[UPI]] |access-date=11 December 2023 |date=12 December 2022}}</ref> *[[1915]] – [[Frank Sinatra]], American singer, actor, and producer (d. 1998)<ref>{{Britannica|545620}}</ref> *[[1918]] – [[Joe Williams (jazz singer)|Joe Williams]], American singer and pianist (d. 1999)<ref name=anb>James Ross Moore (2002). [http://www.anb.org/articles/18/18-03701.html Williams, Joe]. ''American National Biography'' online edition. Retrieved 16 January 2020.</ref> *[[1920]] – [[Josef Doležal]], Czech race walker (d. 1999)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417173243/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/do/josef-dolezal-1.html Josef Dolezal]. Sports Reference. Retrieved 2015-02-01.</ref> *[[1923]] – [[Bob Barker]], American game show host and producer (d. 2023)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/personality/bob-barker|title=Bob Barker|website=Biography|date=20 April 2021 }}</ref> * 1923 – [[Bob Dorough]], American musician, composer, and producer (d. 2018)<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title= Bob Dorough (1923–2018)|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=620 |encyclopedia=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture |publisher=[[Central Arkansas Library System]] |author-last=Nutt |author-first=Timothy G. |access-date=12 May 2018}}</ref> * 1923 – [[Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou]], Ethiopian pianist, composer and nun (d. 2023)<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Petrusich |first1=Amanda |title=The Otherworldly Compositions of an Ethiopian Nun |magazine=The New Yorker |access-date=13 April 2023 |date=7 April 2023 |volume=99 |issue=9 |url-access=subscription |page=68 |issn=0028-792X |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/04/17/jerusalem-emahoy-tsegue-maryam-guebrou-music-review}}</ref> *[[1924]] – [[Ed Koch]], American politician, 105th [[Mayor of New York City]] (d. 2013)<ref>{{cite web |last1=McFadden |first1=Robert |title=Edward I. Koch, a Mayor as Brash, Shrewd and Colorful as the City He Led, Dies at 88 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/02/nyregion/edward-i-koch-ex-mayor-of-new-york-dies.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=4 August 2022 |date=1 February 2013}}</ref> *[[1925]] – [[Ted Kennedy (ice hockey)|Ted Kennedy]], Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2009)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_1951_skaters.html|title=1950-51 NHL Skater Statistics|website=Hockey-Reference.com}}</ref> * 1925 – [[Dattu Phadkar]], Indian cricketer (d. 1985)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/32309.html|title=Dattu Phadkar|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> * 1925 – [[Vladimir Shainsky]], Ukrainian-Russian pianist and composer (d. 2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.peoples.ru/art/music/composer/shainsky/index.html|title=Композитор, написавший лучшие песни нашего детства|website=www.peoples.ru}}</ref> *[[1927]] – [[Robert Noyce]], American inventor and businessman, co-founded the [[Intel|Intel Corporation]] (d. 1990)<ref>{{cite book|author=Leslie Berlin|title=The Man Behind the Microchip: Robert Noyce and the Invention of Silicon Valley|url=https://archive.org/details/manbehindmicroc000berl|url-access=registration|date=10 June 2005|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=978-0-19-803688-3|pages=[https://archive.org/details/manbehindmicroc000berl/page/10 10]–}}</ref> *[[1928]] – [[Helen Frankenthaler]], American painter and academic (d. 2011)<ref>{{cite web |last1=McNay |first1=Michael |title=Helen Frankenthaler obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2011/dec/28/helen-frankenthaler |website=The Guardian |access-date=17 January 2020 |date=28 December 2011}}</ref> *[[1929]] – [[Toshiko Akiyoshi]], Japanese pianist and composer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://arts.gov/honors/jazz/toshiko-akiyoshi|title=NEA Jazz Masters – Toshiko Akiyoshi |publisher=[US] National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) |year=2015 |access-date=27 January 2015}}</ref> *[[1932]] – [[Bob Pettit]], American basketball player and coach<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/history/players/pettit_summary.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330011715/http://www.nba.com/history/players/pettit_summary.html|archive-date=March 30, 2015|title=NBA.com: Bob Pettit Summary|website=[[NBA.com]]|date=March 30, 2015}}</ref> *[[1933]] – [[Christa Stubnick]], German sprinter (d. 2021)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/christa-stubnick-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417081233/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/christa-stubnick-1.html|archive-date=2020-04-17|title=Christa Stubnick Bio, Stats, and Results|website=Olympics at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> *[[1934]] – [[Miguel de la Madrid]], Mexican lawyer and politician, 52nd [[President of Mexico]] (d. 2012)<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Encyclopædia Britannica|url=https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/356153/Miguel-de-la-Madrid|title=Miguel de la Madrid |year=2008 |access-date=1 July 2008}}</ref> *[[1936]] – [[Iolanda Balaș]], Romanian high jumper and educator (d. 2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/iolanda-balas|title=Iolanda BALAS - Olympic Athletics | Romania|date=January 27, 2017|publisher=International Olympic Committee}}</ref> *[[1937]] – [[Connie Francis]], American singer, musician, and actress<ref name="AP" /> * 1937 – [[Philip Ledger]], English pianist, composer, and academic (d. 2012)<ref>{{cite web |author=Stephen Cleobury |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/nov/20/sir-philip-ledger |title=Sir Philip Ledger obituary |work=The Guardian |date=2012-11-20 |access-date=2014-11-01}}</ref> *[[1940]] – [[Sharad Pawar]], Indian politician, [[Minister of Agriculture (India)|Indian Minister of Agriculture]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Detailed Profile: Shri Sharad Chandra Govindrao Pawar |url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=327 |website=[[India.gov.in]] |access-date=17 December 2016}}</ref> * 1940 – [[Dionne Warwick]], American singer<ref>{{cite web |last1=Meara |first1=Paul |title=Dionne Warwick's 81st Birthday Celebration To Be Streamed Next Week |url=https://www.bet.com/article/o94319/dionne-warwick-81st-birthday-celebration-streamed |website=[[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] |access-date=4 August 2022 |date=15 December 2021}}</ref> *[[1942]] – [[Bob Thompson (pianist)|Bob Thompson]], American jazz pianist, composer and arranger<ref>{{cite news | last = Keller | first = Michael W. | title = This Week in West Virginia History | work = The Register-Herald | date = December 11, 2022 | url = https://www.register-herald.com/news/life/this-week-in-west-virginia-history/article_b729157c-75ab-11ed-8bc4-7b401f947656.html | access-date = March 1, 2024}}</ref> *[[1943]] – [[Dickey Betts]], American musician and songwriter (d. 2024)<ref name="AP" /> * 1943 – [[Grover Washington, Jr.]], American singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and producer (d. 1999)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/grover-washington-jr-mn0000944206/biography|title=Grover Washington, Jr. - Biography & History|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=December 6, 2017}}</ref> *[[1945]] – [[Gísli S. Einarsson]], Icelandic politician<ref>{{cite web |title=Þingmenn: Alþingismannatal - Æviágrip þingmanna frá 1845 - Gísli S. Einarsson |url=https://www.althingi.is/altext/cv/is/?nfaerslunr=166 |publisher=[[Althing]] |access-date=6 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014114036/https://www.althingi.is/altext/cv/is/?nfaerslunr=166 |archive-date=14 October 2023 |location=Reykjavík, Iceland |language=is}}</ref> * 1945 – [[Tony Williams (drummer)|Tony Williams]], American drummer, composer, and producer (d. 1997)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-williams-mn0000791318/biography|title=Tony Williams | Biography & History|publisher=AllMusic}}</ref> *[[1946]] – [[Emerson Fittipaldi]], Brazilian racing driver<ref>{{Cite web|title=Emerson Fittipaldi{{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/hall-of-fame/Emerson_Fittipaldi.html|access-date=2021-12-12|website=Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website|language=en}}</ref> *[[1947]] – [[Wings Hauser]], American actor (d. 2025)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Minton |first=Matt |date=March 20, 2025 |title=Wings Hauser, Character Actor From ‘Vice Squad,’ ‘The Young and the Restless,’ Dies at 78 |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wings-hauser-dead-vice-squad-young-and-the-restless-1236343867/ |access-date=March 21, 2025 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="AP" /> * 1947 – [[Don Keith]], American writer<ref>{{Cite web |title=Don Keith List of Books |url=https://www.booknotification.com/authors/don-keith/ |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=Book Notification|date=14 August 2021 }}</ref> * 1947 – [[Chris Mullin (politician)|Chris Mullin]], English journalist and politician<ref>{{cite news | title = Chris Mullin - Political Profile | newspaper = [[BBC News Online]] | date = 2002-10-16 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2174081.stm | access-date = 2020-02-12}}</ref> *[[1948]] – [[Randy Smith (basketball)|Randy Smith]], American basketball player (d. 2009)<ref>{{cite web |title=Randy Smith |url=https://www.nba.com/stats/player/78200/career |publisher=[[National Basketball Association]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> * 1948 – [[Colin Todd]], English football player and coach<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/1760682.stm|title=Todd's topsy-turvy career|date=January 14, 2002|publisher=BBC}}</ref> *[[1949]] – [[Bill Nighy]], English actor<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1435154/Family-Detective.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1435154/Family-Detective.html |archive-date=2022-01-12 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Family Detective|first=Nick|last=Barratt|date=11 November 2006|work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}</ref> * 1949 – [[Marc Ravalomanana]], Malagasy businessman and politician, [[President of Madagascar]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Geslin |first=Jean-Dominique |title=Ravalomanana le PDG de la République |publisher=Jeune Afrique |date=15 January 2007 |url=http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/LIN14017ravaleuqilb0/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126014659/http://www.jeuneafrique.com/Article/LIN14017ravaleuqilb0/ |archive-date=26 January 2012 |language=fr |access-date=25 June 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> *[[1950]] – [[Pedro Ferriz de Con]], Mexican journalist<ref>{{cite news | last = Corona | first = Salvador | title = Vamos contra el populismo y el abstencionismo: Ferriz de Con | newspaper = El Economista (Mexico) | language = es | date = 2017-11-11 | url = https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/politica/Vamos-contra-el-populismo-y-el-abstencionismo-Ferriz-de-Con-20171111-0008.html | access-date = 2020-02-13| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200213082840/https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/politica/Vamos-contra-el-populismo-y-el-abstencionismo-Ferriz-de-Con-20171111-0008.html | archive-date = 2020-02-13}}</ref> * 1950 – [[Heiner Flassbeck]], German economist and academic<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.flassbeck.com/pdf/Lebenslaeufe/lebeng.pdf | title = Curriculum Vitae Dr Heiner Flassbeck | last = Flassbeck | first = Heiner | website = flassbeck.com | access-date = 2020-02-13 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180921234044/http://www.flassbeck.com/pdf/Lebenslaeufe/lebeng.pdf | archive-date = 2018-09-21}}</ref> * 1950 – [[Rajinikanth]], Indian actor<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-how-shivaji-became-rajanikanth/20130116.htm |title=How Shivaji became Rajinikanth |work=Rediff.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006154556/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-how-shivaji-became-rajanikanth/20130116.htm |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=4 October 2014}}</ref> * 1950 – [[Billy Smith (ice hockey)|Billy Smith]], Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/smithbi01.html|title=Billy Smith Stats|website=Hockey-Reference.com}}</ref> * 1950 – [[Gorman Thomas]], American baseball player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/thomago01.shtml|title=Gorman Thomas Stats|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> *[[1951]] – [[Rehman Malik]], Pakistani politician, [[Ministry of Interior (Pakistan)|Pakistani Minister of Interior]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Details of Rehman Malik|url=http://www.pakistanherald.com/profile/rehman-malik-658|access-date=15 July 2016|newspaper=Pakistan Herald|archive-date=5 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305103812/http://www.pakistanherald.com/profile/rehman-malik-658}}</ref> (d. 2022) *[[1952]] – [[Cathy Rigby]], American gymnast<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.olympic.org/cathleen-r-rigby|title=Cathleen R. RIGBY - Olympic Gymnastics Artistic | United States of America|date=June 12, 2016|publisher=International Olympic Committee}}</ref> *[[1953]] – [[Martin Ferguson (politician)|Martin Ferguson]], Australian lawyer and politician<ref>{{Cite Au Parliament |name=Hon Martin Ferguson AM, MP |mpid=LS4 |access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref> * 1953 – [[Rafael Septién]], Mexican-American football player<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/rafaelseptien/profile?id=SEP415291|title=Rafael Septien|publisher=National Football League}}</ref> *[[1955]] – [[Eddy Schepers]], Belgian cyclist<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sc/eddy-schepers-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418135510/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sc/eddy-schepers-1.html|archive-date=2020-04-18|title=Eddy Schepers Bio, Stats, and Results|website=Olympics at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> * 1955 – [[Stephen Smith (Australian politician)|Stephen Smith]], Australian politician<ref>[https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22handbook%2Fallmps%2F5V5%22 ParlInfo - Biography for SMITH, the Hon. Stephen Francis], Parliament of Australia.</ref> *[[1956]] – [[Johan van der Velde]], Dutch cyclist<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=7471|title=Johan Van Der Velde|first=Cycling|last=Archives|website=cyclingarchives.com}}</ref> *[[1957]] – [[Sheila E.]], American singer and musician<ref name="AP" /> *[[1958]] – [[Sheree J. Wilson]], American actress<ref name="AP" /> *[[1960]] – [[Martina Hellmann]], German discus thrower<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/records/all-time-toplists/throws/discus-throw/outdoor/women/senior?regionType=world&page=1&bestResultsOnly=true&firstDay=1900-01-01&lastDay=2018-11-21|title=Discus Throw - women - senior - outdoor|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> *[[1961]] – [[Andrey Perlov]], Russian race walker<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/russia/andrey-perlov-14352057|title=Andrey PERLOV | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> *[[1962]] – [[Tracy Austin]], American tennis player and sportscaster<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/tracy-austin|title=International Tennis Hall of Fame|website=tennisfame.com}}</ref> * 1962 – [[Arturo Barrios]], Mexican-American runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/arturo-barrios-14349242|title=Arturo BARRIOS | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1962 – [[Mike Golic]], American football player and radio host<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GoliMi20.htm|title=Mike Golic Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> *[[1963]] – [[Eduardo Castro Luque]], Mexican businessman and politician<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elimparcial.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/15092012/622484.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916181736/http://www.elimparcial.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/15092012/622484.aspx|archive-date=2012-09-16|title=WebCite query result|website=webcitation.org}}</ref> (d. 2012) *[[1964]] – [[Haywood Jeffires]], American football player and coach<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffHa00.htm|title=Haywood Jeffires Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> * 1964 – [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]], American wrestler<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mac |first1=Eddie |title=This Day in Wrestling History (Dec. 12): The McMahon-Helmsley Era Begins |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2015/12/12/9879238/this-day-in-wrestling-history-dec-12-the-mcmahon-helmsley-era-begins |publisher=[[CageSide Seats]] |access-date=11 December 2023 |date=12 December 2015}}</ref> *[[1965]] – [[Russell Batiste Jr.]], American funk and R&B drummer (d. 2023)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/arts/music/russell-batiste-dead.html|title=Russell Batiste Jr., the Drummer Heartbeat of New Orleans, Dies at 57|last=Williams|first=Alex|newspaper=The New York Times|date=October 6, 2023|access-date=October 7, 2023}}</ref> * 1965 – [[Will Carling]], English rugby union player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.world.rugby/halloffame/inductees/706698 |title=Will Carling }}</ref> *[[1967]] – [[John Randle]], American football player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/players/john-randle/|title=John Randle Stats, News & Video - DT |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> *[[1968]] – [[Sašo Udovič]], Slovenian footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/12665/Saso_Udovic.html|title=Sašo Udovič|first=Benjamin|last=Strack-Zimmermann|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> *[[1969]] – [[Wilfred Kirochi]], Kenyan runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/wilfred-oanda-kirochi-14359049|title=Wilfred Oanda KIROCHI | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1969 – [[Fiona May]], English-Italian long jumper<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/fiona-may-1.html|title=Fiona May Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com|date=December 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203141719/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/fiona-may-1.html|archive-date=2016-12-03}}</ref> * 1969 – [[Michael Möllenbeck]], German discus thrower<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/germany/michael-mollenbeck-14193436|title=Michael MÖLLENBECK | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> *[[1970]] – [[Mädchen Amick]], American actress and director<ref name="AP">{{cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Mike |title=Today's famous birthdays list for December 12, 2022 includes celebrities Jennifer Connelly, Mayim Bialik |url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/12/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-december-12-2022-includes-celebrities-jennifer-connelly-mayim-bialik.html |website=[[The Plain Dealer]] |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=11 December 2023 |date=12 December 2022}}</ref> * 1970 – [[Jennifer Connelly]], American actress<ref>{{cite web |last1=Peake |first1=Amber |title=Jennifer Connelly was very young when she starred in iconic Labyrinth role with David Bowie |date=11 June 2022 |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/06/11/young-jennifer-connelly/ |publisher=[[HITC]] |access-date=5 December 2022 |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205202653/https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/06/11/young-jennifer-connelly/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> * 1970 – [[Regina Hall]], American actress<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reilly |first1=Kaitlin |title=Regina Hall Celebrates Her 50th Birthday With Hilarious Song: "A Bitch Is Old Today" |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1218224/regina-hall-celebrates-her-50th-birthday-with-hilarious-song-a-bitch-is-old-today |publisher=[[E!]] |access-date=5 December 2022 |date=12 December 2020}}</ref> *[[1971]] – [[Sammy Korir]], Kenyan runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/sammy-kipchoge-korir-14208721|title=Sammy Kipchoge KORIR | Profile|website=World Athletics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108201016/https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/sammy-kipchoge-korir-14208721 |archive-date=Nov 8, 2023 }}</ref> *[[1972]] – [[Nicky Eaden]], English footballer and coach<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bcfc.com:80/00_01/squad/eaden.htm|title=Nicky Eaden |website= BCFC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000919113004/http://www.bcfc.com/00_01/squad/eaden.htm|archive-date=2000-09-19|access-date=2021-07-14|url-status=dead }}</ref> * 1972 – [[Craig Field]], Australian rugby league player<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=386|title=Craig Field |website=NRL Stats |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080727230152/http://www.nrlstats.com/archive/players.cfm?PlayerID=386|archive-date=2008-07-27}}</ref> * 1972 – [[Wilson Kipketer]], Kenyan-Danish runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/_/14167906|title=Wilson KIPKETER | Profile|website=World Athletics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109125906/https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/_/14167906 |archive-date= Nov 9, 2023 }}</ref> * 1972 – [[Georgios Theodoridis]], Greek sprinter<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/_/14195533|title=Georgios THEODORIDIS | Profile|website=World Athletics |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124150112/https://worldathletics.org/athletes/_/14195533 |archive-date= Nov 24, 2023 }}</ref> *[[1974]] – [[Bernard Lagat]], Kenyan-American runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://legacy.usatf.org/Athlete-Bios/Bernard-Lagat.aspx#athletemaincontainer|title= Bernard Lagat |website=USA Track & Field |access-date=2020-08-25|archive-date=2023-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203061620/http://www.legacy.usatf.org/Athlete-Bios/Bernard-Lagat.aspx#athletemaincontainer|url-status=dead}}</ref> * 1974 – [[Nolberto Solano]], Peruvian footballer and manager<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/solano-intl.html|title=Nolberto Solano - International Appearances|publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation |first1=José Luis |last1=Pierrend |date=29 Oct 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105092343/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/solano-intl.html |archive-date= Nov 5, 2023 }}</ref> *[[1975]] – [[Mayim Bialik]], American actress, neuroscientist, and author<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://groknation.com/news/wish-mayim-bialik-happy-birthday/|title=GrokNation - Wish Mayim Happy Birthday|website=groknation.com|date=12 December 2018}}</ref> * 1975 – [[Craig Moore]], Australian footballer and manager<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/M/MO.html|title=Australian Player Database - MO|website=ozfootball.net}}</ref> *[[1977]] – [[Yoel Hernández (athlete)|Yoel Hernández]], Cuban hurdler<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/cuba/yoel-hernandez-14169503|title=Yoel HERNÁNDEZ | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1977 – [[Orlando Hudson]], American baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Orlando Hudson |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/orlando-hudson-407861 |publisher=[[Major League Baseball]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> * 1977 – [[Dean Macey]], English decathlete and bobsledder<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/great-britain-ni/dean-macey-14189971|title=Dean MACEY | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1977 – [[Colin White (ice hockey, born 1977)|Colin White]], Canadian ice hockey player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/player/colin-white-8465005|title=Colin White Stats and News|publisher=National Hockey League}}</ref> *[[1979]] – [[Garrett Atkins]], American baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Garrett Atkins |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/garrett-atkins-425548 |publisher=[[Major League Baseball]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> * 1979 – [[Nate Clements]], American football player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClemNa99.htm|title=Nate Clements Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> * 1979 – [[John Salmons]], American basketball player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/salmojo01.html|title=John Salmons Stats|website=Basketball-Reference.com}}</ref> *[[1980]] – [[Dejene Berhanu]], Ethiopian runner (d. 2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/dejene-berhanu-14181377|title=Dejene BIRHANU | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1980 – [[Dorin Goian]], Romanian footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=70449/profile/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017084524/http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=70449/profile/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 17, 2012|title=Dorin Goian|publisher=UEFA}}</ref> *[[1981]] – [[Eddie Kingston]], American wrestler<ref>{{cite web |title=Eddie Kingston |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/profile/104785 |publisher=[[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] |access-date=11 December 2023 |archive-date=15 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015092012/https://www.njpw1972.com/profile/104785 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * 1981 – [[Pedro Ríos]], Spanish footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/pedro-rios-maestre/60939/|title=Spain - Pedro Ríos - Profile with news, career statistics and history |publisher=Soccerway}}</ref> * 1981 – [[Yuvraj Singh]], Indian cricketer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/36084.html|title=Yuvraj Singh|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> * 1981 – [[Stephen Warnock]], English footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=32334|title=Stephen Warnock | 2001-2018 | Soccer Base|website=soccerbase.com}}</ref> * 1981 – [[Andrew Whitworth]], American football player and commentator<ref>{{cite web |title=Andrew Whitworth |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/9641/andrew-whitworth |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> *[[1982]] – [[Ervin Santana]], Dominican baseball player<ref>{{cite web |title=Ervin Santana |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/ervin-santana-429722 |publisher=[[Major League Baseball]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> * 1982 – [[Dmitry Tursunov]], Russian tennis player and coach<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atptour.com/en/players/dmitry-tursunov/t315/overview|title=Dmitry Tursunov | Tennis|website=ATP Tour}}</ref> *[[1983]] – [[Roni Porokara]], Finnish footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fifaindex.com/player/150949/roni-porokara/fifa11/|title=Roni Porokara - FIFA 11 - Player Stats|website=fifaindex.com}}</ref> *[[1984]] – [[Daniel Agger]], Danish footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=227846/index.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150820151219/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=227846/index.html|archive-date=August 20, 2015|title=Tournaments, latest news, latest video, futsal, beach soccer|date=August 20, 2015|website=archive.md}}</ref> *[[1985]] – [[Pat Calathes]], Greek-American basketball player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?clubcode=MAR&pcode=001142&seasoncode=E2011|title=CALATHES, PAT - Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL|website=euroleague.net|date=5 April 2024 }}</ref> * 1985 – [[Andrew Ladd]], Canadian ice hockey player<ref>{{cite web |title=Andrew Ladd |url=https://www.nhl.com/player/andrew-ladd-8471217 |publisher=[[National Hockey League]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> *[[1986]] – [[Daddy Birori]], Rwandan footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/33273/Daddy_Birori.html|title=Daddy Birori|first=Benjamin|last=Strack-Zimmermann|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> * 1986 – [[Përparim Hetemaj]], Finnish footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/29726/Perparim_Hetemaj.html|title=Perparim Hetemaj|first=Benjamin|last=Strack-Zimmermann|website=national-football-teams.com}}</ref> * 1986 – [[Nina Kolarič]], Slovenian long jumper<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/slovenia/nina-kolaric-14300157|title=Nina KOLARIČ | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1986 – [[T. J. Ward]], American football player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/players/t-j-ward/|title=T.J. Ward Stats, News & Video - DB |publisher=National Football League}}</ref> *[[1988]] – [[Isaac John]], New Zealand rugby league player<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/team/profiles/isaac_john.html|title=Isaac John - Panthers|date=August 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820045842/http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/team/profiles/isaac_john.html|archive-date=2015-08-20}}</ref> * 1988 – [[Lonah Chemtai Salpeter]], Israeli Olympic marathon runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/-/14523502|title=Lonah Chemtai SALPETER | Profile | World Athletics|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> *[[1990]] – [[Nixon Chepseba]], Kenyan runner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/nixon-kiplimo-chepseba-14377806|title=Nixon Kiplimo CHEPSEBA | Profile|website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> * 1990 – [[Dawin]], American singer-songwriter<ref name=dadwin>{{Cite web|url=https://about.me/dawin|title=dawin bet on about.me|first=dawin|last=bet|website=about.me}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Exclusive: Watch Dawin's 'Just Girly Things' Video With Vine Stars Brandon Calvillo, Ry Doon & More|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/6312285/exclusive-dawin-just-girly-things-video-vine-stars|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> * 1990 – [[Victor Moses]], Nigerian footballer<ref>{{cite web|title=Victor Moses|url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3983/Victor-Moses/overview|website=Premier League|access-date=12 December 2024}}</ref> * 1990 – [[Tyron Smith]], American football player<ref>{{cite web |title=Tyron Smith |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/13978/tyron-smith |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> *[[1991]] – [[Joseph Leilua]], Australian-Samoan rugby league player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/players/internationals/samoa/joseph-leilua/|title=Joseph Leilua|website=NRL|access-date=10 December 2020|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414173416/https://www.nrl.com/players/internationals/samoa/joseph-leilua/|url-status=dead}}</ref> *[[1993]] – [[Zeli Ismail]], English footballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/zeli-ismail/|title=Zeli Ismail|website=worldfootball.net}}</ref> *[[1994]] – [[Otto Warmbier]], American student imprisoned in [[North Korea]] (d. 2017)<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dawson |first1=Steve |title=What Happened to Otto Warmbier & Updates |url=https://gazettereview.com/2017/01/happened-otto-warmbier-news-updates/ |access-date=June 13, 2017 |work=The Gazette Review |date=January 16, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215222135/http://gazettereview.com/2017/01/happened-otto-warmbier-news-updates/ |archive-date=February 15, 2017 }}</ref> *[[1996]] – [[Lucas Hedges]], American actor<ref>{{cite web |title=Lucas Hedges |url=https://www.playbill.com/person/lucas-hedges |publisher=[[Playbill]] |access-date=5 December 2022}}</ref> *[[1997]] – [[Ed Oliver (American football)|Ed Oliver]], American football player<ref>{{cite web |title=Ed Oliver |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4039303/ed-oliver |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=11 December 2023}}</ref> *[[2001]] – [[Michael Olise]], French footballer<ref>{{cite web|title=Michael Olise|url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/michael-olise|website=[[Bundesliga]]|access-date=12 December 2024}}</ref> <!-- Please do not add yourself, fictional characters, or people without Wikipedia articles to this list. 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