Who Was Born Today – October 4 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on October 4 | ||
1822 | Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the U.S. (1877-1881). | |
1861 | Frederic Remington, Western painter and sculptor. | |
1862 | Edward Stratemeyer, author, creator of the Hardy Boys, Rover Boys, Nancy Drew and the Bobbsey Twins. | |
1879 | Edward Murray East, botanist whose research led to the development of hybrid corn. | |
1884 | Damon Runyon, journalist and short story writer. | |
1895 | Buster (Joseph F.) Keaton, star of silent film comedies including Sherlock, Jr. and The General. | |
1919 | Rene Marques, Puerto Rican playwright and short story writer. | |
1923 | Charlton Heston, American film actor. | |
1928 | Alvin Toffler, writer and futurist. | |
1934 | Sam Huff, pro football player; star of CBS TV special The Violent World of Sam Huff (1961) narrated by Walter Cronkite that is frequently credited with the surge of pro football’s popularity in the US. | |
1937 | Jackie Collins, novelist whose books have sold over 500 million copies (Hollywood Wives, Drop Dead Beautiful). | |
1941 | Anne Rice, author of gothic fiction, erotica and Christian literature (Interview with the Vampire, Queen of the Damned, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt); also known by her pen names Anne Rampling and A. N. Roquelaure. | |
1946 | Susan Sarandon, actress; won Academy Award for Dead Man Walking (1995). | |
1946 | Chuck Hagel; current US Secretary of Defense (2013). | |
1947 | Jim Fielder, bassist with the band Blood, Sweat & Tears. | |
1957 | Russell Simmons, businessman; founded Def Jam Hip hop music label and Phat Farm clothing line. |
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