1. Lonnie Pilgrim (1928)

Entrepreneur

Famous as the founder of the highly successful Pilgrim's Pride chicken company. He also helped establish NETEX Bancorporation and the affiliated Pilgrim Bank.

2. Arnold Rüütel (1928)

President Of Estonia

Estonian politiican who served as the 3rd President of the Republic of Estonia from 2001 to 2006. He was instrumental in Estonia joining the European Union.

3. Barbara Ann Scott (1928)

Figure Skater

Barbara Ann Scott is a famous Figure Skater, who was born on May 9, 1928 in Canada. Olympic figure skater nicknamed Canada’s Sweetheart who was known for being the only...

4. Pancho Gonzales (1928)

American Tennis Player

Former World number-one Tennis Player for an eight-year streak.

5. Lothar Schmid (1928)

German Chess Player

Chess Grandmaster and arbiter best known for arbitrating the famous encounter between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky.

6. Maya Angelou (1928)

Poet Dancer Producer Playwright

An African-American poet and author, she is known for her 1969 autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, as well as for her poem "On the Pulse of Morning."

7. Orson Bean (1928)

American Actor

Stage and screen actor who gained popularity for his roles on popular TV game shows. He made appearances on The Twilight Zone, Desperate Housewives, and Will & Grace.

8. Jimmy Dean (1928)

United States Recording Artist A

Big Bad John singer who turned actor, television host, and businessman. He created the Jimmy Dean sausage brand.

9. James Garner (1928)

American Actor

Known best for his roles on the television shows Maverick and The Rockford Files, Garner has also starred in more than fifty films.

10. Jimmy Nelson (1928)

Ventriloquist

Jimmy Nelson is a famous Ventriloquist, who was born on December 15, 1928 in United States. Longtime ventriloquist who is best remembered for his Farfel the Dog television commercial character....

11. Johnny Gilbert (1928)

Game Show Host

American game show host who was known as the announcer and host for the syndicated version of the game show Jeopardy!

12. Hanneli Goslar (1928)

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Nurse known for being a close friend of Holocaust victim Anne Frank, author of The Diary of Anne Frank. She is known to have secretly given food and clothing to Frank...

13. Marion Ross (1928)

American Actor

Played Marion Cunningham on the TV series Happy Days, which ran from 1974 to 1984. She also appeared in the 1959 movie Operation Petticoat.

14. Tempest Storm (1928)

American Performer

Burlesque star and stripper who said, "They don't make 'em too big for this business." Her career lasted six decades.

15. Bernard Bragg (1928)

Stage Actor

American performer, artist, and writer who founded The National Theater of the Deaf and was called the leading professional deaf actor in the country by the New York Times.

16. Norma Crane (1928)

Actress

American actress who played the popular role of Golde in the 1971 film Fiddler on the Roof. She also starred in The Call Me Mister Tibbs! and Penelope.

17. Paul Arizin (1928)

American Basketball Player

10-time NBA All-Star who was the league's scoring champion in two separate seasons while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors.

18. William Peter Blatty (1928)

Novelist Screenwriter

Bestselling author who turned his novel The Exorcist into an Academy Award-winning screenplay. He is also known for Elsewhere, Crazy, and other novels.

19. Tom Lehrer (1928)

American Songpoet

Satirist and mathematician best known for his humorous recordings of the 1950s and 1960s, especially The Elements from 1959.

20. Annie Cordy (1928)

Actor Singer

Actress and singer who sang "La Ballade de Davy Crockett," which made the charts in France in 1956.

21. Dolph Schayes (1928)

American Basketball Player And C

Hall of Fame basketball player known for his success with the Syracuse Nationals and the Philadelphia 76ers.

22. Hugh McElhenny (1928)

Player Of American Football

Hall of fame running back who spent most of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. He was a 6-time Pro Bowl selection and scored 38 touchdowns during his career.

23. Robert Indiana (1928)

American Artist

Internationally acclaimed pop artist known for his simple, bold, and iconic images. He became known for painting the basketball court in the MECCA arena, his 1-0 sculpture in the Taipei...

24. Li Ka-shing (1928)

Business Executive

Hong Kong business magnate who was named the richest person in Asia in 2013, when he was worth $28.8 billion.

25. Bella Davidovich (1928)

American Musician

Masterful pianist who became one of the few women allowed into Russian cultural life by the Soviet Union.

26. Sol LeWitt (1928)

American Artist

Conceptual and minimalist artist famous for his paintings, lithographs, wall drawings, and sculptures, which he called structures. He was also proficient in drawing, printmaking, photography, and painting.

27. Viriato Dacruz (1928)

Poet

One of the most influential poets in Angolan history and a fighter for Angolan independence from Portugal. His best-known poems include "So Santo," "Makezu," and "Namoro."

28. James Coburn (1928)

Actor

He appeared in many action films, including the spy spoof movie Our Man Flint. He played Britt in the 1960 classic film The Magnificent Seven. 

29. Ed Macauley (1928)

American Basketball Player And C

One of the great early stars of the NBA who in 1960, became the youngest player ever inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame at the age of...

30. Mary Daly (1928)

Feminist Theologian

Recognized for the controversy sparked after not allowing males to enroll in her Women's Studies classes at Boston College.

31. Mario Andrade (1928)

Politician

Poet who played a key role in founding the Angolan Communist Party in 1955.

32. Jorg Demus (1928)

Pianist

Known as a Lied accompanist and chamber music partner. He won the 1956 Feruccio Busoni International Piano Competition.

33. Norman Bridwell (1928)

American Children's Illustra

Cartoonist best known for writing the Clifford the Big Red Dog series. He also authored the The Witch Next Door and A Tiny Family.

34. Gary Graffman (1928)

American Musician

Classical musician known for his recording of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue" for Woody Allen's Manhattan from 1979.

35. Tommy Cavanagh (1928)

English Footballer And Manager

Late English soccer player and manager who played for six clubs during his career, including Huddersfield Town from 1952 to 1956. He later became the manager for teams like Brentford.

36. Ronald J. Hays (1928)

War Hero

Ronald J. Hays is a famous War Hero, who was born on August 19, 1928 in United States. U.S. Navy Admiral who served during the 1980s as Commander-in-Chief of the...

37. Pierre Mauroy (1928)

French Politician

Affiliated with the French Socialist Party, Mauroy served as Prime Minister of France during the early 1980s. Earlier in his political career, he was elected Mayor of Lille, France, an...

38. Joan Regan (1928)

English Pop Music Singer

Traditional singer who rose to stardom during the 1950s for hits such as "May You Always," "Ricochet," and "Papa Loves Mama."

39. Kimiko Nishimoto (1928)

Instagram Star

Japanese grandmother who is known for her humorous selfies and photography that she shares through Instagram for her over 260,000 followers. She has been covered in several press outlets and magazines...

40. Kenny Drew (1928)

American Musician

Jazz artist who relocated to Paris in 1961 and acquired a widespread European fan base as a result, especially in the Copenhagen jazz scene.

41. Jack Kevorkian (1928)

Pathologist Activist

Controversial doctor who promoted assisted suicide. He took his case to the Supreme Court, but lost and served eight years in prison.

42. Maggie McNamara (1928)

Movie Actress

Stage, film and television actress who became known for her role in the controversial 1953 film The Moon Is Blue.

43. Joss Ackland (1928)

Actor

English film and television actor who played a memorable role in the 1959 film, A Midsummer Night's Dream. His roles in Lethal Weapon 2, The Sicilian, and The Hunt for Red...

44. Dan Blocker (1928)

Actor

Played the role of the middle brother, Hoss Cartwright, on the television series Bonanza.

45. Alekos Alexandrakis (1928)

Greek Actor

Film, TV, and stage performer who appeared in over 60 movies throughout his esteemed career. He also directed the films, Thiramvos and Synoikia to oneiro.

46. Tommy DeVito (1928)

Guitarist

Singer and guitarist best known as a founding member of The Four Seasons. The band had a #1 hit in 1962 with the song "Sherry."

47. Pankaj Roy (1928)

Indian Cricketer

Cricket opening batsman remembered for his world record opening partnership of 413 runs with Vinoo Mankad against New Zealand.

48. Jacob Druckman (1928)

American Composer

Pulitzer Prize winner in 1972 for his orchestral work "Windows." He was a pioneer in electronic music.

49. Clare Fischer (1928)

American Keyboardist Composer Ar

Versatile musician who arranged and composed more than 50 albums. He greatly influenced Herbie Hancock.

50. Harold Johnson (1928)

Boxer

Former professional middleweight boxer whose long career spanned from 1946 to 1971.