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Sunday, 16 August 2026

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10 Births

2 Events

12 Total entries

★ Born on this day 10 entries

1884

Hugo Gernsback, responsible for science fiction becoming an independent literary form.

US 142 yrs ago

1892

Harold Foster, cartoonist, created "Prince Valiant", known for its fine drawing and historical detail.

US Politics & Government 134 yrs ago

1930

Frank Gifford, sports personality.

US Geography & Exploration 96 yrs ago

1930

Robert Culp, actor.

US Arts & Culture 96 yrs ago

1946

Leslie Ann Warren, actress.

US Arts & Culture 80 yrs ago

1952

Reginald Vel Johnson, actor.

US Arts & Culture 74 yrs ago

1953

Kathie Lee Gifford

US 73 yrs ago

1958

Angela Bassett

US 68 yrs ago

1959

"Madonna" Louise Veronica Ciccone.

US 67 yrs ago

1960

Timothy Hutton, actor.

US Arts & Culture 66 yrs ago

1896

GOLD !!!! is discovered in the Klondike.

US Science & Technology 130 yrs ago

1969

Woodstock festival begins in New York.

US 57 yrs ago