1755 - Alexander Hamilton - 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Alexander Hamilton was a statesman, politician, and the first Secretary of the Treasury. He played a crucial role in shaping the early financial system of the United States and is also known for his contributions to "The Federalist Papers."
1966 - Eva LaRue - An American actress known for her roles in television series like "All My Children" and "CSI: Miami." She has also appeared in various films and TV movies.
1971 - Mary J. Blige - An American singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul." Mary J. Blige has won multiple Grammy Awards and has had a significant influence on R&B and hip-hop music.
1972 - Amanda Peet - An American actress known for her roles in films such as "The Whole Nine Yards," "Something's Gotta Give," and her work on television series like "Togetherness" and "Brockmire."
1980 - Jason Segel - An American actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in television series like "How I Met Your Mother" and films such as "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "The Muppets."
1946 - Naomi Judd - An American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who, along with her daughter Wynonna, formed the successful country music duo The Judds.
1956 - Phyllis Logan - A Scottish actress best known for her role as Mrs. Hughes in the television series "Downton Abbey."
1961 - Nadia Comăneci - A retired Romanian gymnast who became the first gymnast in Olympic history to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. She is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
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