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Notable Birthdays on September 5th

1951Michael Keaton, Pitts Pa, actor (Gung Ho, Batman, Beetlejuice)

1638Louis XIV, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, King of France (1643-1715), (Sun King), (d. 1715)

1940Raquel Welch, Chicago Illinois, (Myra Breckenridge, 1,000,000 BC, 100 Rifles)

1847Jesse James, Missouri, outlaw, son of a clergyman, (d. 1882)

September 5th Birthdays
Date Event
1187
Louis VIII, [Coeur-de-Lion] king of France (1223-26) 
1319
Pedro IV, king of Aragon 
1567
Date Masamune, Renowned Samurai and Daimyo in Japan (d. 1636) 
1568
Tommaso Campanella, Italian theologian, philosopher, and poet (d. 1639) 
1600
Loreto Vittori, composer 
1621
Juan Andrés Coloma, Spanish noble (d. 1694) 
1638
Louis XIV, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, King of France (1643-1715), (Sun King), (d. 1715) 
1644
Gillis Schey, Dutch admiral (battle at Lowestoft) 
1666
Gottfried Arnold, German theologist/historian/songwriter 
1667
Giovanni Gerolamo Saccheri, Italian mathematician (d. 1733) 
1688
Lukas Fencer, Dutch poet (Fight of Kings & Mice) 
1694
Frantisek Antonin Mica, composer 
1695
Carl Gustaf Tessin, Swedish politician (d. 1770) 
1722
Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony (d. 1763) 
1725
Jean-Étienne Montucla, French mathematician (d. 1799) 
1734
Jean-Benjamin de La Borde, composer 
1735
Johann Christian Bach (English Bach), composer, 11th son of Johann Sebastian Bach 
1737
Johann Friedrich Gottlieb Beckmann, composer 
1750
Robert Fergusson, Scottish poet (Scots poems) 
1767
August Wilhelm Schlegel, German poet/translator/critic 
1771
Charles L J, archduke of Austria/Gov (Austria Netherland) 
1775
Juan Martín Díez, el Empecinado (the undaunted), Spanish guerrillero (d. 1825) 
1787
François Sulpice Beudant, French mineralogist and geologist (d. 1850) 
1791
Giacomo Meyerbeer, Vogelsdorf Germany, composer (Golt Und Die Natur) 
1792
Alexis-Charles-Maximilien Thibault, composer 
1792
Pierre-Armand Dufrénoy, French geologist and mineralogist (d. 1857). 
1806
Christophe Léon Louis Juchault de Lamoricière, French general (d. 1865) 
1807
Richard Chenevix Trench, Irish Anglican clergyman and philologist (d. 1886) 
1809
Manuel Montt Torres, President of Chile (d. 1880) 
1815
Carl Wilhelm, composer 
1815
Tyree Harris Bell, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), died in 1902 
1817
Aleksei K Tolstoi, [Kozjma Prutkov], Russian poet/writer [NS] 
1826
John Wisden, England cricketer (d. 1884) 
1827
Goffredo Mameli, Italian poet and writer (d. 1849) 
1836
Justiniano Borgoño, President of Peru (d. 1921) 
1842
Louis F J Bouwmeester, Dutch actor (Shakespeare) 
1846
John W Cromwell, Secy (American Negro Academy) 
1847
Jesse James, Missouri, outlaw, son of a clergyman, (d. 1882) 
1848
Manuel Giro, composer 
1856
Jacobus C J Hermans, actor (7th Command) 
1867
Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, American composer and pianist (d. 1944) 
1874
Nap Lajoie, American baseball player (d. 1959) 
1875
Napoleon "Larry" Lajoie, RI, hall of fame shortstop (.426 in 1901) 
1876
Abdelaziz Thâalbi, Tunisian politician. (d. 1944) 
1876
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb, German field marshal (d. 1956) 
1877
O W Albert Roelofs, Dutch painter/etcher 
1881
Otto Bauer, Austrian social-democrat 
1883
Otto E Deutsch, Austrian musicologist (Schubert-Brevier) 
1885
John Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (National monument on the Dam) 
1888
Sarvepalli Radhakrishan, president (India)/philosopher 
1890
Albert H Edelkoort, theologist (Zondebesef) 
1892
Joseph Szigeti, Budapest Hungary, violinist (Violinist Notebook 1933) 
1897
Doris Kenyon, Syracuse NY, silent screen actress (Alexander Hamilton) 
1897
Luella Gear, NYC, actress (Joe & Mabel) 
1897
Morris Carnovsky, St Louis MO, actor (Dead Reckoning) 
1898
Ebbe Hamerik, composer 
1901
Florence Elridge, Brooklyn New York, American actress (Long Days Journey into the Night) 
1901
Mieczyslaw Kolinski, composer 
1902
Darryl F Zanuck, film magnate/president (20th Century Fox) 
1905
Arthur Koestler, Hungary, British writer (Arrow in Blue) 
1905
Justiniano Montano, Filipino politician (d. 2005) 
1906
Peter Mieg, composer 
1906
Semjon I Kirsanov, Ukrainian poet (Semj Dnej Nedeli) [NS=Sept 18] 
1907
Sunnyland Albert Luandrew Slim, blues pianist 
1908
Joaquin Maria Nin-Culmell, Berlin Germany, Cuban/Spanish composer 
1908
Gloria Holden, British actress (d. 1991) 
1909
Archie Jackson, Australian cricketer (d. 1933) 
1912
John Cage, Los Angeles California, composer (Imaginary Landscape No 1/O'O) 
1912
Kristina Söderbaum, German actress and photographer (d. 2001) 
1912
Frank Thomas, American animator (d. 2004) 
1913
Connie Stuart, [Cornelia van Meygard], Dutch cabaret performer 
1914
Gail Kubik, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, composer (Gerald McBoing Boing) 
1914
Nicanor Parra, Chilean poet (Defense of Violeta Parra) 
1914
Stuart Freeborn, London, England, motion picture make-up artist (Star Wars: Yoda, Jabba the Hut), (d. 2013) 
1916
Frank Yerby American novelist (d. 1991) 
1916
Frank Shuster, Canadian comedian (Wayne and Shuster) (d. 2002) 
1917
Jack Buetel, Dallas Tx, actress (Outlaw, Half Breed) 
1918
Luis Alcoriza, Mexican screenwriter, film director, and actor (d. 1992) 
1920
Fons Rademakers, director (Assault)/actor (Daughter of Darkness) 
1920
Margaretha D Ferguson-Wigerink, Dutch author (Anna & her Father) 
1920
Peter Racine Fricker, British composer 
1921
Jack Valenti, Pres (Motion Picture Association of America) 
1923
Arthur C Nielsen, market researcher (TV's Nielsen's Ratings) 
1923
Ken Meuleman, Australian cricketer (d. 2004) 
1924
Krystyna Moszumanska-Nazar, composer 
1925
Jos Vandeloo, Flemish journalist/playwright (Cola Drinkers) 
1925
Justin Kaplan, US 
1927
Paul Volcker, Federal Reserve chairman 
1929
Andrian Grigoryevich Nikolayev, USSR, cosmonaut (Vostok III, Soyuz 9) 
1929
Bob Newhart, Oak Park Ill, comedian (Bob Newhart Show, Newhart) 
1933
Vincent McDermott, composer 
1933
Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa, Chilian catholic archbishop 
1934
Carol Lawrence, Illinois, dancer/actress (West Side Story) 
1935
Helen Gifford, composer 
1935
Mikhail Ivanovich Lisun, Russia, cosmonaut 
1935
Werner Erhard, Phila, founded EST 
1936
Alcee Hastings, (Rep-D-Florida) 
1936
Bill Mazeroski, MLB 2nd baseman (won 1960 World Series for Pitts) 
1936
Cornelius Boyson, bassist 
1936
John C Danforth, (Sen-R-Missouri, 1977- ) 
1936
Jonathan Kozol, American writer, sociologist 
1937
William Devane, Albany NY, actor (Family Plot, Missles of October) 
1937
Antonio Valentin Angelillo, Argentinian footballer 
1939
George Lazenby, Goulburn Australia, actor (OHMSS-James Bond) 
1939
John Stewart, San Diego Ca, rocker (Kingston Trio-Fire in the Wind) 
1939
Clay Regazzoni, Swiss racing driver (d. 2006) 
1940
Lewis Spratlan, composer 
1940
Raquel Welch, Chicago Illinois, (Myra Breckenridge, 1,000,000 BC, 100 Rifles) 
1942
Eduardo Mata, Mexico City Mexico, conductor (Improvisaciones) 
1942
Werner Herzog, director (Burden of Dreams, Stroszek, Woyzeck) 
1942
Denise Fabre French television presenter. 
1943
Joe "Speedo" Frazier, rocker (Impalas) 
1943
Dulce Saguisag, Filipino politician and former DSWD Secretary. (d. 2007) 
1944
Dario Bellezza, poet 
1944
Rod Arrants, LA CA, actor (Vamping, Ape, Young & Restless) 
1945
Al Stewart, Glasgow Scotland, rocker (Year of the Cat) 
1946
Buddy Miles, rocker 
1946
Dennis Dugan, Wheaton IL, actor/director (Can't Buy Me Love, Howling) 
1946
Freddie Mercury, [Bulsara], British vocalist (Queen-We are Champions) 
1946
Loudon Wainwright III, vocalist (April Fool's Day Morn) 
1948
Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Austrian diplomat and politician 
1949
David "Clem" Clempson, rocker (Humble Pie) 
1950
Cathy Guisewite, US cartoonist (Cathy) 
1950
Kathy Cronkite, actress (Annie-Hizzonner) 
1950
Paul William Roberts, Canadian writer 
1951
Michael Keaton, Pitts Pa, actor (Gung Ho, Batman, Beetlejuice) 
1951
Paul Breitner, German footballer 
1951
Patti McGuire, American model and television producer 
1952
Graham Salmon, blind runner (fastest 100m by a blind man) 
1953
Paulie Carmen, Champaign Ill, rock vocalist 
1954
Hans-Jorgen Gerhardt, German DR, bobsled (Olympic-gold-1980) 
1954
Frederick Kempe, American author, journalist, and executive 
1955
Bruno Zarrillo, hockey forward (Team Italy 1998) 
1956
Sandra Guiboard, US AFB German FR, actress (Donna-One Life to Live) 
1956
Steve Denton, tennis player (world's fastest tennis serve-138 mph) 
1956
Roine Stolt, Swedish guitarist (The Flower Kings) 
1957
Peter Winnen, Dutch bicycle road athlete 
1959
Tom Pernice Jr, KC MO, Nike golfer (1989 Centel Classic-4th) 
1960
Rob Stull, Damascus Md, US pentathlete (Olympic-92) 
1960
Willie Gault, bob sledder/NFL receiver (Chicago Bears, LA Raiders) 
1961
Marc-André Hamelin, Canadian pianist 
1962
Beth Underhill, Guelph Ontario, equestrian jumper (Olympics-26-92, 96) 
1962
Peter Wingfield, Welsh actor 
1963
Brandon Krovoza, Newport Beach California, canoe (alt-Olympics-96) 
1963
Dave Brantley, Florence Alabama, pitcher (Cin Reds) 
1963
John Elliot, Bristol CT, Nike golfer (1994 NIKE Miss Gulf Coast) 
1963
Tim McKyer, NFL defensive back (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32) 
1963
Kristian Alfonso, Brockton, Massachusetts, American actress (Days of Lives, Falcon Crest) 
1964
Frank Farina, Australian footballer 
1965
Barbara Lufthansa Herzog, born during Lufthansa Frankfurt-NY flight 
1965
Christopher Nolan, Ireland, handicapped writer (Under Eye of Clock) 
1965
Tony Martin, NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers) 
1965
César Rincón, colombian matador 
1965
Chris Gore, American filmmaker 
1966
Simone Jacobs, England, 4X100m relayer (Olympic-bronze-1984) 
1966
Achero Mañas, Spanish actor and film director 
1966
Milinko Pantić, retired Serbian footballer 
1967
Michele Ebadi, Omaha Nebraska, Miss Nebraska-America (1991) 
1967
Rein van Duynhoven, soccer player (Helmond Sport, MVV) 
1967
India Hicks, English model 
1968
Dennis Scott, NBA forward (Dallas Mavericks) 
1968
Yuki Ishikawa, wrestler (NJPW) 
1968
Brad Wilk, American musician (Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine) 
1969
Dweezil Zappa, Hollywood CA, rock guitarist/son of Frank/VJ (MTV) 
1969
Maurice Miller, CFL linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos) 
1969
Leonardo Nascimento de Araujo, Brazilian footballer 
1969
Mark Ramprakash, English cricketer 
1970
Brad Hopkins, NFL tackle (Houston Oilers) 
1970
Lori Harrigan, Anaheim California, softball pitcher (Olympics-gold-96) 
1970
Michael Potts, Langdale AL, pitcher (Milwaukee Brewers) 
1970
Willie Clay, NFL safety (Detroit Lions) 
1970
Liam Lynch, American musician (Sifl and Olly) 
1970
Mohammad Rafique, Bangladeshi cricketer 
1971
Carlester Crumpler, NFL tight end (Seattle Seahawks) 
1971
Kim Maher, Saigon Vietnam, US softball infielder (Olympics-gold-96) 
1971
Adam Hollioake, England cricketer 
1972
Cari Shayne, Penn, actress (Karen Cates-General Hospital) 
1972
Dirk Copeland, Los Angeles California, pursuit cyclist (Olympics-92, 96) 
1972
Jimmy Haynes, La Grange GA, pitcher (Baltimore Orioles) 
1972
Tom Carter, NFL cornerback (Washington Redskins) 
1973
Jenny Whittle, Australian basketball center (Olympics-bronze-96) 
1973
Tina Yothers, actress (Family Ties) 
1973
Paddy Considine, English actor 
1974
Rawl Lewis, West Indian cricketer 
1975
Rod Barajas, American baseball player 
1975
George Boateng, Dutch footballer 
1975
Matt Geyer, Australian rugby league footballer 
1975
Jamie Spaniolo, American horrorcore rapper 
1976
Tatyana Gutsu, Ukrainian gymnast 
1976
Carice van Houten, Dutch actress 
1977
Minoru Fujita, Japanese professional wrestler 
1977
Alexey Harkov, Russian bassist (Kipelov, Sergey Mavrin) 
1977
Rosevelt Colvin, American football player 
1977
Joseba Etxeberria, Spanish football winger 
1977
Nazr Mohammed, American Basketball player 
1978
Laura Bertram, Canadian actress 
1978
Chris Jack, New Zealand rugby union footballer 
1978
Zhang Zhong, Chinese chess player 
1978
Sylvester Joseph, West Indian cricketer 
1979
John Carew, Norwegian footballer 
1979
Stacey Dales, Canadian basketball player and sportscaster 
1979
George O'Callaghan, Irish footballer 
1980
Franco Costanzo, Argentinian football goalkeeper 
1981
Drew Carter, American football player 
1981
Filippo Volandri, Italian tennis player 
1982
Alexandre Geijo, Spanish/Swiss footballer 
1982
Sondre Lerche, Norwegian musician 
1983
Eugen Bopp, Ukrainian-German footballer 
1983
Pablo Granoche, Uruguayan footballer 
1983
Xavier Susai, Australian comedian 
1984
Trey Hill, Grammy-nominated musician 
1985
Ryan Guy, American soccer player 
1987
Pierre Casiraghi, son of Princess Caroline of Monaco 
1990
Jeremy Snider, US actor (Eric Jr-Bold & Beautiful) 
1990
Kim Yu-Na, Korean figure skater 
1991
Skandar Keynes, English actor 
1993
Gage Golightly, American actress 
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