Born on this day in 1809 poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Born on this day in 1881 columnist Louella Parsons.

Born on this day in 1911 actress Lucille Ball.

Born on this day in 1917 actor Robert Mitchum.

Born on this day in 1925 actress Barbara Bates.

Born on this day in 1928 artist Andy Warhol.

Born on this day in 1930 singer and activist Abbey Lincoln.

Born on this day in 1937 actress Barbara Windsor.

Born on this day in 1938 actor and director Peter Bonerz.

Born on this day in 1950 actor and singer Dorian Harewood.

Born on this day in 1957 actress Faith Prince.

Born on this day in 1962 actress Michelle Yeoh.

Born on this day in 1970 director M. Night Shyamalan.

Born on this day in 1972 songstress Geri Halliwell.

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