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It's my birthday today
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Sharing your bday. Hope you all get together for a nice party with a big cake (at least with the ones still among us):
Theodore Roberts (1861-1928) - Actor widely remembered for his role in the 10 Commandments.
Mary Engle Pennington (1872-1952) - Bacteriological chemist and refrigeration engineer known for her pioneering research in food safety.
Dick Burnett (1883 -1977) - Bluegrass singer known for his rendition of Man of Constant Sorrow.
Collett E. Woolman (1889-1966) - Aviator and founder of the Woman's International Flying Association.
Bill Hewitt (1909-1947) - One of the last professional football players to play without a helmet.
Kirk Alyn (1910-1999) - The first American actor to play Superman on screen.
Frank Herbert (1920-1986) - Author of the Dune series.
Pepper Adams (1930-1985) - Considered on the most talented American jazz saxophonist.
Faith Ringgold (1930 -2024) - Black American mixed-media artist who was well-known for telling stories in quilts.
Jesse Jackson (1941-Still Living) - Activist and Baptist Minister.
Chevy Chase (1943 -Still Living) - Multi-award winning actor of the National Lampoon movie series.
R. L. Stine (1943 -Still Living) - Children's book writer of Goosebumps.
Clifford Adams (1952-2015) - Trombone player for Kool & the Gang.
Reed Hastings (1960-Still Living) - Co-founder of Netflix.
Matt Damon (1970-Still Living) - Actor of Good Will Hunting and the Bourne.
Bubba Wallace (1993-Still Living) - Famous NASCAR racer.
-Jimmy Kimmel
Here's to many more!
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