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1896

Henry Allingham, English World War I soldier and supercentenarian (died 2009)

Henry Allingham, English World War I soldier and supercentenarian (died 2009)

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)

1919

Edward Kenna, Australian Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross (died 2009)

Edward Kenna, Australian Second World War recipient of the Victoria Cross (died 2009)

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

1889

Ante Pavelić, Croatian fascist dictator during World War II (died 1959)

Ante Pavelić, Croatian fascist dictator during World War II (died 1959)

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)

1919

Tosia Altman, member of the Polish resistance in World War II (died 1943)

Tosia Altman, member of the Polish resistance in World War II (died 1943)

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

1919

Earl R. Fox, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran; last active U.S. servicemember to serve in World War II (died 2012)

Earl R. Fox, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard veteran; last active U.S. servicemember to serve in World War II (died 2012)

1905

Judith Auer, German World War II resistance fighter (died 1944)

Judith Auer, German World War II resistance fighter (died 1944)

1934

Hamit Kaplan, Turkish World and Olympic champion sports wrestler (died 1976)

Hamit Kaplan, Turkish World and Olympic champion sports wrestler (died 1976)

1918

Eric Morley, English businessman and television host, founded the Miss World (died 2000)

Eric Morley, English businessman and television host, founded the Miss World (died 2000)