Who Was Born Today – October 3 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on October 3 | ||
1800 | George Bancroft, historian, known as the “Father of American History” for his 10-volume A History of the United States. | |
1900 | Thomas Wolfe, American novelist (Look Homeward Angel) not to be confused with American novelist Tom Wolfe (The Right Stuff). | |
1916 | James Herriot, Yorkshire veterinarian and author of All Creatures Great and Small. | |
1925 | Gore Vidal, writer (“Myra Breckinridge,” “Burr,” “Lincoln”); one of the screenwriters on the movie Ben Hur (1959). | |
1935 | Charles “Charlie” Duke, the youngest astronaut to walk on the moon (1972); retired from US Air Force as a brigadier general. | |
1938 | Eddie Cochran, influential rock ‘n’ roll pioneer (“Summertime Blues”). | |
1941 | Chubby Checker (Ernest Evans), singer, songwriter who popularized the dance The Twist; Billboard magazine ranked “The Twist” as the most popular single in its Hot 100 since the list’s debut in 1958. | |
1954 | Al Sharpton, African-American minister, civil rights activist, TV and radio talk show host; unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for the US presidency in 2004. |
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