1643 - Sir Isaac Newton - An English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, Isaac Newton is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists in history. Newton's laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation are fundamental principles in physics.
1785 - Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm - A German philologist, folklorist, and linguist, best known for his collaboration with his brother, Wilhelm Grimm, in collecting and publishing "Grimm's Fairy Tales."
1809 - Louis Braille - A French educator and inventor who developed the Braille system of raised-dot reading and writing for individuals with visual impairments.
1852 - Alfred Grünfeld - An Austrian pianist and composer known for his virtuosic piano performances and compositions, particularly in the late 19th century.
1960 - Michael Stipe - An American musician, singer, and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band R.E.M.
1965 - Julia Ormond - An English actress known for her roles in films like "Legends of the Fall," "Sabrina," and "My Week with Marilyn," as well as her work in television series such as "Mad Men" and "Witches of East End."
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