On this day….
1882
Queen Victoria narrowly escapes assassination after Roderick Maclean shoots at her while boarding a train in Windsor.
1997
English golfer, Nick Faldo wins the Nissan Open by 3 strokes from Craig Stadler.
1999
English pop singer, Dusty Springfield dies at the age of 59.
Who do you share a birthday with?....
1904
Dr Seuss
Childrens author (Cat in the hat, Green eggs & ham)
1931
Mikhail Gorbachev
General Secretary of the communist party of the Soviet Union 1985-91
1947
Harry Redknapp
English football manager
1977
Chris Martin
English singer, songwriter & musician. Lead singer of Coldplay
1980
Rebel Wilson
Australian actress & producer (Pitch perfect, Bridesmaids)