René Descartes, philosopher, mathematician. (1596)
Franz Joseph Haydn, composer. (1732)
German chemist Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen, invented the Bunsen Burner. (1811)
Jack Johnson, is the first Afro-American boxer to win the heavyweight crown. (1878)
Cesar Chavez, labor leader. (1927)
Gordie Howe, hockey player. (1928)
Liz Claiborne, fashion designer. (1929)
John Jakes, author. (1932)
Shirley Jones, actress, singer. (1934)
Herb Albert, musician. (1935)
Richard Chamberlain, actor. (1935)
March 31, 1943 – Christopher Walken, actor,. (1943)
Al Gore Jr., vice president, presidential candidate. (1948)
Rhea Perlman, actress. (1948)