- 1590 Gilles Hayne, Flemish composer, baptized in Liège, Habsburg Netherlands (now Liège, Belgium) (d. 1650)
- 1646 Johann Theile, German composer (Adam und Eva), born in Naumburg, Hesse-Homburg (now Germany) (d. 1724)
- 1723 Christleib Siegmund Binder, German organist and composer, born in Dresden, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany) (d. 1789)
- 1739 Johannes Ritschel, German composer (Gioas, re di Giuda), born in Mannheim, Electorate of the Palatinate, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1766)
- 1755 Franz Gotz, Bohemian composer, born in Strašice, Bohenia (now Czech Republic) (d. 1815)
- 1778 Carl Borromaus Neuner, German composer, born in Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria (now Germany) (d. 1830)
- 1853 Henry Morton Dunham, American organist, composer, and educator (New England Conservatory), born in Brockton, Massachusetts (d. 1929)
- 1857 Iacob Mureșianu, Romanian composer, born in Brașov, Austrian Empire (now Romania) (d. 1917)
- 1865 Nicola Spinelli, Italian opera composer, born in Turin, Kingdom of Italy (d. 1909)
- 1883 Manuel Infante, Spanish composer and conductor, born in Osuna, Seville, Spain (d. 1958)
- 1887 Rudi Stephan, German composer (Die ersten Menschen), born in Worms, Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine (now Germany) (d. 1915)
- 1887 Sigmund Romberg, Hungarian-American operetta composer (Blossom Time), born in Nagykanizsa, Austria-Hungary (d. 1951)
- 1900 Don Redman, American jazz musician and orchestra leader (Sugar Hill Times), born in Piedmont, West Virginia (d. 1964)
- 1909 Georgy Mushel, Uzbek pianist and composer, born in Tambov, Russia (d. 1989)
- 1911 Ján Cikker, Slovak composer, born in Banská Bystrica, Austria-Hungary (d. 1989)
- 1916 Charlie Christian, American jazz and swing guitarist (Benny Goodman Sextet), born in Bonham, Texas (d. 1942) [1]
- 1919 Vic Lewis, British jazz guitarist, bandleader, composer, and artist manager (NEMS), and cricket club owner, born in London, England (d. 2009)
- 1923 Jim Marshall, British businessman and electric guitar amplifier pioneer known as "The Father of Loud", born in Acton, West London, England (d. 2012)
- 1924 Robert Horton [Meade Howard Horton Jr.], American actor and singer (Kings Row; Wagon Train; Arena), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2016)
- 1925 Mikis Theodorakis, Greek classical and film music composer (Zorba the Greek; Mauthausen Trilogy; Serpico), born on the island of Chios, Greece (d. 2021)
- 1928 Bidzina Alexandrovich Kvernadze, Georgian composer, born in Sighnaghi, Georgia (d. 2010)
- 1928 Konstantin Orbelyan, Armenian pianist, jazz and classical composer, and orchestra leader (State Estrada (Pops) Orchestra), born in Armavir, Armenia (d. 2014)
- 1930 Jim Stewart, American audio engineer, producer, and record label co-founder (Stax), born in Middleton, Tennessee (d. 2022) [1]
- 1930 Paul Taylor, American dancer and choreographer (Paul Taylor Dance Company), born in Wilkinsville, Pennsylvania (d. 2018)
- 1933 Randy Sparks, American folk singer-songwriter and impresario (New Christy Minstrels), born in Leavenworth, Kansas (d. 2024)
- 1935 Peter Schreier, German tenor and conductor (Dresden State Opera, 1962-2000), born in Meissen, Saxony, Germany (d. 2019)
- 1936 Jean-Charles Capon, French jazz cellist and composer (Confluence; Baroque Jazz Trio), born in Vichy, Allier, France (d. 2011)
- 1939 Annea Lockwood, American composer (Piano Burning), born in Christchurch, New Zealand
- 1945 Joe Beck, American session and jazz guitarist (Don Sebesky; Gil Evans; Gato Barbieri; Esther Phillips), and bandleader, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2008)
- 1945 Mike Garson, American session and touring rock and jazz pianist (David Bowie, 1972-2006; Mick Ronson; Smashing Pumpkins), born in New York City
- 1946 Neal Doughty, American rock piano, Hammond organ, and Moog synthesizer player (REO Speedwagon - "Can't Fight This Feeling"'; "One Lonely Night"), born in Evansville, Indiana
- 1947 Lenny Zakatek [du Platel], Indian-English rock singer (Alan Parsons Project; Gonzalez), born in Karachi, British India
- 1947 Michael Pedicin, American jazz soprano saxophonist, born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- 1951 Dean Pitchford, American songwriter ("Fame"; "Let's Hear It For The Boy"), and screenwriter (Footloose), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- 1951 Nancie Banks (née Manzuk), American jazz singer (Charlie Byrd; Lionel Hampton) and big band bandleader, born in Morgantown, West Virginia (d. 2002)
Geddy Lee (70 years old)
1953 Canadian rock vocalist, and bassist (Rush - "Tom Sawyer"; "The Trees"; "New World Man"), born in Toronto, Ontario
- 1956 Patti Scialfa, American singer-songwriter ("As Long As I Can Be (With You)"; E Street Band, 1984-present), wife of Bruce Springsteen, born in Deal, New Jersey
- 1957 Alessandra Marc [Judith Borden], American operatic soprano (Turandot), born in Berlin, Germany
- 1959 John Sykes, English rock guitarist and singer (Thin Lizzy, 1983-2009; Blue Murder), born in Reading, Berkshire,England
Martina McBride (57 years old)
1966 American country singer and songwriter ("Independence Day"; "This One's For The Girls"; virtual duet with Dean Martin - "Baby It's Cold Outside"), born in Sharon, Kansas
- 1968 Paavo Lötjönen, Finnish classical-rock fusion cellist (Apocalyptica), born in Kuopio, Finland
- 1971 Lisa Ekdahl, Swedish pop and jazz singer-songwriter (Vem Vet), born in Hägersten, Stockholm, Sweden
- 1973 James Otto, American country singer (MuzikMafia), born in Fort Lewis, Washington
- 1973 Wanyá Morris, American R&B singer (Boyz II Men - "I'll Make Love to You"; "End Of The Road"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1977 Danger Mouse [Brian Burton], American alternative rock and electronic hip-hop musician, songwriter and Grammy Award-winning record producer (The Grey Album; Gnarls Barkley; Black Keys), born in White Plains, New York
- 1983 Ashley McBryde, American country music singer-songwriter ("Girl Goin' Nowhere"; "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega"), born in Waldron, Arkansas
- 1987 Sabra Johnson, American dancer (So You Think You Can Dance), teacher, and choreographer, born in The Netherlands
- 2000 Kaliii [Kaliya Ross], American rapper (Area Codes), born in Atlanta, Georgia
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