Who Was Born Today – August 11 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on August 11 | ||
1833 | Robert G. Ingersoll, advocate of scientific realism and humanistic philosophy. | |
1862 | Carrie James Bond, songwriter who wrote “I Love You Truly” and “A Perfect Day.” | |
1861 | James Bryan Herrick, physician who first described sickle-cell anemia. | |
1892 | Hugh MacDiarmid, poet and founder of the Scottish Nationalist Party. | |
1921 | Alex Haley, genealogist and author of Roots. | |
1933 | Jerry Falwell, founder of the conservative political lobbying organization, the Moral Majority. | |
1943 | Kenny Gamble, songwriter, record producer; a pioneer of the “Philadelphia Sound” (“Ain’t Gonna Love Nobody,” “Me and Mrs. Jones”). | |
1946 | Marilyn Vos Savant, author, columnist, playwright; “Highest IQ (Women)” Guinness Book of World Records, 1986-1989 (category retired in 1990). | |
1950 | Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer. | |
1950 | Gennidy Nikonov, inventor of AN-94 assault rifle. | |
1953 | Hulk Hogan, wrestler, actor (Assault on Devil’s Island); World Wrestling Federation heavyweight champion, 1984-89. |
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