On this day:
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas is 65.
(Born 1944) His credits include the movies "Basic Instincts," "Basic Instincts 2," "Showgirls," "Flashdance," and "F.I.S.T."
Actor Steve Landesberg is 64.
(Born 1945) He's best known for his work on the sitcom "Barney Miller."
New York Senator Chuck Schumer is 59.
(Born 1950)
Singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby is 55.
(Born 1954)
Rapper Kurupt is 37.
(Born 1972)
Actress and singer Miley Cyrus is 17.
(Born 1992) Her credits include the TV series "Hannah Montana." She's also the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.
These famous people would have celebrated birthdays on this day:
The 14th President of the United States, Franklin Pierce.
(Born 1804)
Legendary outlaw Billy The Kid.
(Born 1859) He was born William H. Bonney Jr.
Legendary horror film actor Boris Karloff.
(Born 1887) Born William Henry Pratt, he starred in such classics as "Frankenstein" and "Bride of Frankenstein."
Actor-comedian Harpo Marx.
(Born 1888)
Actor John Dehner.
(Born 1915) He starred in several projects including "The Winds of War" and "How the West Was Won."
Blues musician R.L. Burnside.
(Born 1926)
Singer Betty Everett.
(Born 1939) She's best remembered for the 1964 hit "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss.)"
Actor David Rappaport.
(Born 1951) He starred on several shows including "L-A Law" and "The Wizard."

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