Who Was Born Today – October 8 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on October 8 | ||
1810 | James Wilson Marshall, discoverer of gold in California. | |
1890 | Eddie Rickenbacker, U.S. fighter pilot in World War I, aviation pioneer. | |
1895 | Juan Peron, Argentinean dictator. | |
1917 | Rodney Porter, British biochemist and Nobel Proze winner. | |
1926 | Cesar Milstein, molecular biologist. | |
1936 | Rona Barrett, gossip columnist; co-host of NBC’s Tomorrow program (1980-81). | |
1939 | Paul Hogan, comedian, actor; won Golden Globe for his role as “Crocodile” Dundee (1986). | |
1939 | Lynne Stewart, US attorney convicted of conspiracy and providing material support to terrorists (2005) and perjury (2010). | |
1941 | Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader. | |
1943 | Chevy Chase, actor, comedian, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live TV series and comedic movies (National Lampoon’s Summer Vacation, Caddyshack). | |
1943 | R. L. Stine, author, screenwriter, producer; known as the “Stephen King of children’s literature” for his hundreds of horror novels written for younger readers. | |
1948 | Johnny Ramone, musician, songwriter, founding member of The Ramones band. | |
1949 | Sigourney Weaver, actress; (Aliens film series, Gorillas in the Mist). | |
1952 | Edward Zwick, director, producer whose films often are based on historic events (Glory, The Last Samurai). | |
1959 | Erik Gundersen, motorcycle speedway rider; won 3 Speedway World Championships, 2 Long Track World Championships, and 7 World Team Cup awards (riding for Denmark in the latter). | |
1965 | C. J. Ramone, musician, sometimes vocalist of The Ramones. | |
1970 | Matt Damon, actor, screenwriter, producer, philanthropist; shared Academy Award and Golden Globe for screenplay Good Will Hunting; appeared in Saving Private Ryan, Invictus. |
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