1907
Johnny Moss, gambler and professional poker player, first winner of the World Series of Poker (died 1995)
Johnny Moss, gambler and professional poker player, first winner of the World Series of Poker (died 1995)
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2006
Dommaraju Gukesh, Youngest contender to compete for the title of World Chess Champion
Dommaraju Gukesh, Youngest contender to compete for the title of World Chess Champion
1991
Tan Zhongyi, Women's World Chess Champion, 2017–2018
Tan Zhongyi, Women's World Chess Champion, 2017–2018
1926
Robert Earl Hughes, American who was the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world during his lifetime (
Robert Earl Hughes, American who was the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world during his lifetime (died 1958)
1985
Becky Sauerbrunn, American footballer; twice a winner of the FIFA Women's World Cup, also an Olympic gold medallist
Becky Sauerbrunn, American footballer; twice a winner of the FIFA Women's World Cup, also an Olympic gold medallist
1954
Wladyslaw Zmuda, Polish footballer and manager; 91 caps for Poland and voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cu
Wladyslaw Zmuda, Polish footballer and manager; 91 caps for Poland and voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1944
Tommie Smith, American sprinter and football player; winner of 1968 Olympic 200m gold medal in a world record time
Tommie Smith, American sprinter and football player; winner of 1968 Olympic 200m gold medal in a world record time
1907
Bill Dickey, American baseball player and manager who played in eight World Series, winning seven (died 1993)
Bill Dickey, American baseball player and manager who played in eight World Series, winning seven (died 1993)
1955
Tim Berners-Lee, English computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web
Tim Berners-Lee, English computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web
1899
Juan Trippe, American businessman, founded Pan American World Airways (died 1981)
Juan Trippe, American businessman, founded Pan American World Airways (died 1981)
1944
Byron Berline, American world champion bluegrass fiddle player (died 2021)
Byron Berline, American world champion bluegrass fiddle player (died 2021)
1972
Steph Bridge, British World Champion kitesurfer
Steph Bridge, British World Champion kitesurfer
1921
Garry Davis, American pilot and activist, created the World Passport (died 2013)
Garry Davis, American pilot and activist, created the World Passport (died 2013)
1849
Max Nordau, Hungarian physician, author, and critic, co-founded the World Zionist Organization (died 1923)
Max Nordau, Hungarian physician, author, and critic, co-founded the World Zionist Organization (died 1923)
1870
George Dixon, Canadian boxer (World Bantamweight title) (died 1930)
George Dixon, Canadian boxer (World Bantamweight title) (died 1930)
1932
Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (died 2006)
Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (died 2006)
1925
Norris McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 2004)
Norris McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 2004)
1925
Ross McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist, co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 1975)
Ross McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist, co-founded the Guinness World Records (died 1975)
1846
Daniel Burnham, American architect, designed the World's Columbian Exposition (died 1912)
Daniel Burnham, American architect, designed the World's Columbian Exposition (died 1912)
1954
Johan Harmenberg, Swedish Olympic and world champion épée fencer
Johan Harmenberg, Swedish Olympic and world champion épée fencer