50+ Celebrities Born on June 7

Jules Burke
Updated February 3, 2025 60 items

June 7th isn't just another day on the calendar—it's a star-studded birthday bash! From Hollywood legends, such as Liam Neeson, to music maestros, like Prince, this date has given us some of the most iconic figures in entertainment, like Emily Ratajkowski. Why care about these famous birthdays? Well, it's fun to see which celebs share your special day or simply discover more about these well-known personalities and their astrological sign, Gemini, known for its dual nature and charismatic charm.

This list celebrates those glittering stars born on June 7. It’s a mix of past and present celebrities and historical figures, like Mike Pence, both living and deceased whose talents have dazzled fans across the globe. Get ready to be surprised by some of the names who blow out candles on this day!

  • Emily Ratajkowski, internationally recognized for her captivating beauty and artistic prowess, holds an esteemed place in the world of entertainment and fashion. Born on June 7, 1991 in London to American parents, she spent her formative years in the sunny climes of San Diego, California. Her deep-rooted passion for acting and modeling traces back to her childhood, where she first turned heads with her portfolio at the tender age of 14. Ratajkowski's rise to stardom was marked by her breakthrough performance in the music video for Robin Thicke's chart-topping hit, "Blurred Lines," where she showcased her bold personality and dynamic presence. Her magnetic charisma catapulted her into the limelight, leading to numerous high-profile modeling assignments, including gigs for prestigious brands like Marc Jacobs and Bottega Veneta. Simultaneously, Emily pursued her acting ambitions, making her mark on both the big screen and television. She proved her versatility by seamlessly transitioning between genres, from thriller films such as Gone Girl to comedy series like Easy. An advocate for women's rights and body positivity, Ratajkowski uses her platform to champion important societal issues. Her candid reflections on female sexuality and body image have sparked critical conversations, further solidifying her influence beyond the realms of cinema and fashion. A keen entrepreneur, she also launched her swimwear line named "Inamorata" in 2017, which mirrors her unique sense of style and empowerment. Throughout her career, Emily Ratajkowski has continually demonstrated that she is more than just a pretty face, combining her creative pursuits with a strong sense of social responsibility.
    • Birthplace: London, England, UK
  • Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Liam Neeson is a renowned actor who has made an indelible mark in the world of cinema. His journey to stardom began with his performance in a school play at the age of 11, which ignited a passion for acting that would shape his future. After graduating from Queen's University Belfast with a degree in Physics and Computer Science, Neeson worked a variety of jobs before joining the Lyric Players' Theatre in Belfast, where he honed his craft for several years. Neeson's breakthrough came in 1993 with his poignant portrayal of Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed film Schindler's List. This performance garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and catapulted him into the international spotlight. Throughout his career, Neeson has demonstrated a remarkable range of acting skills, from dramatic roles in films like Michael Collins and Kinsey to action-packed performances in the Taken franchise and The Grey. Off-screen, Neeson is equally compelling. He is known for his philanthropic endeavors, including his work as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. His resilience, talent, and dedication make him not only a respected figure in the entertainment industry but also a source of inspiration for many.
    • Birthplace: Ballymena, Northern Ireland, UK
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      3Unknown
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  • Prince
    Age: 66
    Prince Rogers Nelson, famously known as Prince, was an iconic American musician recognized globally for his eclectic style, flamboyant stage presence, and multi-instrumental talents. Born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince developed an interest in music at an early age, teaching himself to play a variety of instruments. His passion and talent led him to sign a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records at the tender age of 17, launching a career that would span four decades. Prince's breakthrough came in 1982 with his fifth album, 1999, which included the hit singles "Little Red Corvette," "Delirious," and the title track, "1999." These songs helped establish Prince's unique blend of funk, rock, pop, and new wave, which became his signature sound. In 1984, Prince reached the zenith of his fame with the release of the film and soundtrack, Purple Rain. The film was a semi-autobiographical tale of an aspiring musician, and the soundtrack included some of his most enduring hits, including "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy." Despite his commercial success, Prince was known for his fierce independence and uncompromising artistic vision. He famously changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in 1993 during a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., and was often seen with the word "slave" written on his face as a protest against the constraints of his recording contract. Throughout his career, Prince won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. His influence on the music industry is immeasurable, and his legacy continues to inspire artists across genres and generations.
    • Birthplace: Minneapolis, USA, Minnesota
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      1Sheila E.
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      2Jesse Johnson
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      3Morris Day
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  • Anna Kournikova, born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia, is a renowned figure in the world of tennis. Her journey began at the tender age of five when she picked up her first tennis racket, and by eight, she was already making waves in the Moscow Youth Tennis Program. By the time she was ten years old, her prodigious talent had caught the attention of the International Management Group (IMG), who offered her an opportunity to train at the prestigious Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, USA. Kournikova's professional career took off at the age of 14 when she became the youngest player ever to win the Fed Cup for the Russian Federation. This remarkable achievement was swiftly followed by her winning the European Championships and the Italian Open Junior tournament, which collectively propelled her to the top rank in the International Tennis Federation junior world singles ranking. In 1997, she reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon at the age of 16, which was a feat that catapulted her into the global limelight and marked her arrival on the grand stage of professional tennis. However, Kournikova's career wasn't just about singles play; she also excelled in doubles. Teaming up with Swiss sensation Martina Hingis, they became one of the most formidable duos in women's doubles, earning them the moniker "Spice Girls of Tennis". Together, they clinched two Grand Slam Titles at the Australian Open in 1999 and 2002. Despite never winning a singles title, Kournikova's photogenic looks and charismatic personality made her one of the most recognizable and marketable athletes globally. After retiring from competitive tennis in 2003 due to serious back and spinal problems, Kournikova transitioned into various ventures including modeling, television presenting, and philanthropy, further cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in the world of sports.
    • Birthplace: Russia, Moscow
  • Iggy Azalea was born under the name Amethyst Amelia Kelly in Sydney, Australia. Her passion for hip-hop started early, at the age of 14, marking the beginning of a journey that would take her far beyond the Australian borders. Azalea's relocation to the United States at 16 signified her indomitable dedication to pursuing a career in music. Azalea's breakthrough came in 2011 when her controversial yet compelling music videos for "P*$$y" and "Two Times" gained viral attention. She was subsequently signed to Grand Hustle Records, an imprint founded by American rapper T.I., where she released her debut mixtape, Ignorant Art. The mixtape was lauded for its raw energy and innovative sound, setting the stage for Azalea's entrance into mainstream music. Her debut studio album, The New Classic, released in 2014, topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums making her the first non-American female rapper to reach the summit of this chart. The album's lead single, "Fancy," featuring Charli XCX, was a global sensation and sat atop the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks. Throughout her career, Azalea has received multiple accolades, including American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and multiple nominations for Grammy Awards.
    • Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Bill Hader
    Age: 46
    Bill Hader is a multi-talented figure in the entertainment industry, notable for his versatility as an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director. Born on June 7, 1978, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this consummate performer launched his career with the improvisational comedy troupe Second City in Los Angeles, laying a strong foundation for his future comedic exploits. Hader's big break came in 2005 when he was cast in the iconic late-night live television sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live (SNL). Over the course of eight years, he won the hearts of viewers with richly nuanced characters and spot-on impressions, earning him four Primetime Emmy nominations. During this SNL tenure, Hader also co-wrote, alongside fellow cast member Seth Meyers, the critically-acclaimed animated short "The Awesomes." His writing pursuits also extended to the big screen, contributing to the scripts of blockbuster comedies like Superbad and Pineapple Express. Post-SNL, Hader further expanded his repertoire, venturing into dramatic roles and voice acting. His performance in the indie drama The Skeleton Twins alongside Kristen Wiig earned him rave reviews. In the realm of animation, he lent his voice to popular characters in films such as Inside Out, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and The Angry Birds Movie. However, it was through the dark comedy series Barry, which he co-created, directed, wrote, and starred in, that Hader truly showcased his range. His portrayal of a hitman struggling with his acting career bagged him multiple awards, including Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
    • Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
  • Michael Cera, gifted with the knack for transforming awkwardness into comic gold, has made an impressive imprint on the entertainment industry. Born on June 7, 1988, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Cera didn't take long to discover his passion for acting. His journey in the realm of performance art began at a very tender age, making his television debut with a commercial for Tim Horton's, a popular Canadian fast-food restaurant, at just nine years old. This early exposure to the world of acting set the stage for the illustrious career that was to follow. Cera's breakthrough came when he appeared as George Michael Bluth in the critically acclaimed television series Arrested Development which debuted in 2003. His impeccable portrayal of the character's unique combination of innocence and unease earned him universal praise and recognition. His success in Arrested Development served as a springboard to a successful career in film, marking a significant turning point in his journey. His leading roles in movies like Superbad and Juno, both released in 2007, showcased his talent for delivering earnest performances that resonated with audiences worldwide. As a multi-talented artist, Cera has also dipped his toes into other realms of the entertainment sphere. He has lent his voice to several animated films, showcasing his versatility behind the mic. Notably, he voiced the character Brother Bear in the 2003 film The Berenstain Bears and later, Robin in The LEGO Batman Movie in 2017. In addition to his flourishing acting career, he is also a musician, having released his debut album True That in 2014. Michael Cera's career paints the portrait of a dynamic and versatile artist who continues to captivate audiences with his unique brand of charm and humor.
    • Birthplace: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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      2Superbad
      304 Votes
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      3Juno
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  • Dean Martin
    Dec. at 78 (1917-1995)
    Dean Martin, born as Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7, 1917, in Steubenville, Ohio, is a household name renowned for his multi talented persona. Martin's career spanned across five decades, leaving a significant mark in the entertainment industry. He was a singer, actor, comedian, and film producer, making him one of the most popular and enduring American entertainers of the mid-20th century. Martin commenced his career as a nightclub singer in the 1940s where he formed a comedic duo with Jerry Lewis. The duo enjoyed immense fame from their radio and television shows, not to mention their appearances in nightclubs and films. In the late 1950s, Martin embarked on a solo career, recording numerous contemporary pop hits including "That's Amore," "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," and "Everybody Loves Somebody." His smooth, crooning voice earned him the nickname "King of Cool". In addition to his successful singing career, Martin was also a prolific actor featuring in more than 60 films. Some of his notable roles include parts in 'The Young Lions' (1958), 'Some Came Running' (1958), 'Rio Bravo' (1959), and 'Ocean's 11' (1960). His charm and charisma led to him becoming a member of the Rat Pack, a group of actors known for their Las Vegas nightclub performances. Dean Martin passed away on December 25, 1995, but his legacy continues to live on, influencing generations of entertainers.
    • Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio, USA
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      1Rio Bravo
      263 Votes
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      2The Sons of Katie Elder
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      3The Young Lions
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  • Thomas James Brodie (born June 7, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was a fourth round selection of the Flames, 114th overall, at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Brodie played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) prior to turning professional in 2010. Internationally, he has represented Canada at the 2013 IIHF World Championship.
    • Birthplace: Chatham-Kent, Canada
  • Musician and celebrity Dave Navarro had a checkered career as an alternative guitar hero on the '90s and a reality-TV fixture in the '00s. Born in Santa Monica, Navarro spent his teenage years absorbing the history of rock guitar from Jimi Hendrix to Bauhaus. While taking lessons he met drummer Stephen Perkins; the two bonded and hit Los Angeles clubs with the formative band Dizastre. Navarro however was sidelined by a family tragedy, as his mother was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. While he was recovering from the loss Perkins formed Jane's Addiction with singer Perry Farrell; Navarro was invited to join soon after. The combination of Navarro's riff-slinging and Farrell's edgy persona made Jane's Addiction one of the definitive late-'80s alternative bands, though personal tensions and drug problems derailed them in 1991, only five years after Navarro joined. The band bowed out with a multi-artist farewell tour dubbed Lollapalooza, which would continue as a touring institution. Jane's briefly continued without Farrell under the name Deconstruction, but this only lasted one album as Navarro took an offer to join the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This too lasted just one album, 1995's One Hot Minute, a controversial one with fans, who weren't sure if Navarro's guitar fit the Peppers sound. During this time Navarro also played guitar on Alanis Morissette's megahit "You Oughta Know" and laid down guitar tracks for Guns 'n' Roses' "Oh My God," which was finally released (with three lead guitarists dubbed on at various times) in 1999. Two years later came Navarro's first and only solo album Trust No One, which drew lyrically from a recent divorce. The following year Jane's Addiction began a string of on-off reunion tours. But Navarro detoured into a second career in 2003 when he married actress/model Carmen Electra, and the duo enlisted MTV to document their marriage on a reality series "Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave" (MTV 2004). The couple in fact parted considerably before death, divorcing in 2007. Navarro however continued as a TV personality, hosting the reality competition "Rock Star" (CBS 2005-06). He then signed on as cohost and judge of Spike TV's tattoo reality show "Ink Master" (Spike 2012- ). Between seasons, Navarro continued to tour with Jane's Addiction and in 2016 appeared on the Nine Inch Nails mini-album Not the Actual Events.
    • Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
  • Lance Reddick
    Dec. at 60 (1962-2023)
    Physically imposing and possessing a distinct, sonorous voice, actor Lance Reddick quickly rose through the ranks with a string of intense, yet diverse characters on some of television's most respected series. An accomplished musician and graduate of Yale's drama program, he began picking up minor roles on shows like "New York Undercover" (Fox, 1994-98) and features such as "The Siege" (1998). When he won the role of John Basil, an undercover cop trying to break up a drug operation in the vaunted prison drama "Oz" (HBO, 1997-2003), Reddick made a lasting impression that led to larger parts in other highly regarded series. He gained ardent admirers with his portrayal of dedicated police officer Lieutenant Cedric Daniels in the universally hailed police drama "The Wire" (HBO, 2002-08), before segueing into the more ambiguous role of "fixer" Matthew Abaddon for the fourth and fifth seasons of the cultural phenomenon "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010). It all led to Reddick joining the regular cast of creator J.J. Abrams' science fiction procedural "Fringe" (Fox, 2008-2013) as Homeland Security Agent Phillip Broyle, head of a secret paranormal investigatory task force, as well as supporting roles in action thriller "White House Down" (2013) and police procedural "Bosch" (Amazon 2015- ). While physical strength and emotional intensity became hallmarks of Reddick's characters, his ability to convince - whether cast as a hero, a villain or someone less clearly defined - ensured Reddick continued success as a supporting actor and potential leading man.
    • Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Allen Iverson, popularly known as The Answer, is a legendary figure in the world of basketball. Born on June 7, 1975, in Hampton, Virginia, Iverson's journey to fame was a testament to his resilience and determination. Despite encountering numerous challenges during his early life, including a turbulent upbringing and legal issues during his high school years, Iverson managed to rise above these obstacles and etch his name in the annals of basketball history. Iverson's basketball career began at Georgetown University, where he played for two seasons. His exceptional performance led him to be selected as the first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft. During his remarkable 14-year career, Iverson was an 11-time All-Star, won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2001, and led the 76ers to the NBA Finals in the same year. His unique playing style, characterized by his quickness, scoring ability, and crossover dribble, revolutionized the game and inspired countless future players. Off the court, Iverson was equally influential. He challenged the NBA's traditional image with his tattoos, cornrows, and hip-hop influenced style, making significant contributions to the merging of sports and pop culture. Despite retiring from professional basketball in 2010, Iverson's impact on the sport, both on and off the court, remains undeniable. His induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 further solidified his status as one of the greatest players in the history of basketball.
    • Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia, USA
  • Karl Urban
    Age: 52
    A sturdy lead and character actor with a natural affinity for physical roles, Karl Urban rose to popularity with notable roles in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" (2002) and "The Return of the King" (2003), as well as "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004) and "Doom" (2005). Urban excelled at playing men of action, like the proud horseman in Peter Jackson's fantasy epics and the cold-blooded killer in "Bourne," but fans who took the time to explore Urban's cv found more subtle performances in smaller projects like "The Price of Milk" (2000), which cast him as a romance-minded farmer, or "Out of the Blue" (2006), where he played a small town policeman caught in the middle of a shootout. His adaptability in a variety of genres kept him busy in Hollywood features, which reached a high point when he was cast as Dr. McCoy in J. J. Abrams' origin story for "Star Trek" (2009). It also made him a capable and highly watchable actor whose star continued to ascend with each subsequent project.
    • Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
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      2Star Trek
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      3The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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  • Tom Jones
    Age: 84
    Born on June 7, 1940, in Pontypridd, Wales, Tom Jones has made an indelible mark on the international music scene with his vibrant baritone voice and charismatic stage presence. His birth name is Thomas John Woodward, but he adopted "Tom Jones" as his stage name, inspired by Henry Fielding's novel of the same title. He navigated his way from obscurity to stardom, maneuvering through a multitude of genres such as pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul, and gospel, with aplomb and unerring skill. Jones had humble beginnings. His father was a coal miner, and young Tom started his professional life as a construction worker and door-to-door salesman before his vocal prowess catapulted him into the limelight. His breakthrough came in 1965 with the hit single "It's Not Unusual", which climbed its way up to the top ten charts in the UK and the US. This success laid the foundation for a glittering career that spanned over six decades, encompassing a plethora of chart-topping hits, sold-out tours, and prestigious awards, including a Grammy and a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Jones continued to enchant audiences with his timeless sound throughout his career. He released over 40 studio albums and numerous successful singles like "Green, Green Grass of Home", "Delilah", and "What's New Pussycat?". His performances not only showcased his vocal range but also highlighted his versatility as an artist who could seamlessly transition from soul-stirring ballads to foot-thumping rock numbers. In addition to his musical endeavors, Jones ventured into acting and television, notably serving as a coach on the popular reality TV show The Voice UK.
    • Birthplace: Pontypridd, Wales, UK
  • Mike Pence
    Age: 65
    Michael Richard Pence (born June 7, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 48th vice president of the United States, leaving office on January 20, 2021. He previously was the 50th governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He is the younger brother of U.S. representative Greg Pence. Pence was elected to the United States Congress in 2000 and represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district and Indiana's 6th congressional district in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. Pence described himself as a "principled conservative" and supporter of the Tea Party movement, stating that he was "a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order."
    • Birthplace: Columbus, Indiana, USA
  • Mick Foley
    Age: 59
    Actor Mick Foley may be best known as his alter ego, WWF wrestler Mankind. Foley discovered his passion for wrestling as a college student when a hitchhiking adventure to New York City led him to a match between Jimmy Snuka and Don Muraco. From there, his mind was made up--he would be a pro wrestler. After training under Dominic DeNucci, Foley broke onto the scene in the 1980s, making his television debut on the "WWF Challenge" on September 21, 1986. From there he became a popular figure in the sport, engaging in a fearsome feud with fellow wrestler the Undertaker, which led to the memorable moment in "King of the Ring" when the Undertaker hurled Mankind from the top of a two-story cage and through a table. Such grandiose violence made the madcap Mankind a pro-wrestling icon, but Foley retired from the ring at "WrestleMania" in 2000. He has since branched out into more traditional forms of acting, including voice work, a career path that began with adding his vocals to some WWF video games. His most memorable non-Mankind role to date might well be as the Boulder, a fearsome pro wrestler on the children's animated adventure series "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
    • Birthplace: Bloomington, Indiana, USA
  • A rugged British adventurer and handsome TV host, Bear Grylls grew up immersed in extreme sports and physical activity, encouraged by his aristocratic parents, and served a stint in the British Special Forces after finishing school. Although he broke his back in a parachuting accident in Africa, Grylls recovered and achieved his dream of climbing Mount Everest at age 23, which helped transform him into a media darling. Appearing in commercials and writing best-selling books, the attractive, confident Grylls became a worldwide phenomenon as host of the reality show "Man vs. Wild" (Discovery Channel, 2006-2011), which showcased his ability to survive in various hostile terrains. Although immensely popular, the show and Grylls came under fire when it was revealed certain elements of production were staged or enhanced, casting some doubt on Grylls' survival credentials, which he unwaveringly defended. Nevertheless, Grylls continued his real-life adventures around the globe to benefit various charities, was named the U.K.'s Chief Scout, and hosted the shows "Worst-Case Scenario" (Discovery Channel, 2010), "Bear Grylls: Wild Weekends" (Channel 4, 2011- ) and "Get Out Alive" (NBC, 2013). Celebrated for his questing, good-hearted nature, Bear Grylls not only earned countless fans around the world, but also inspired many would-be adventurers to follow in his courageous footsteps, if only from the comfort of their own living rooms.
    • Birthplace: Isle of Wight, England, UK
  • Anna Torv
    Age: 45
    A veteran television performer in her native country of Australia, actress Anna Torv earned her biggest international exposure as the voice and figure model of the character Noriko in the video game "Heavenly Sword." But her profile blossomed considerably after "Lost" producer J.J. Abrams selected her to play an FBI agent who becomes embroiled in a series of interconnected paranormal events in "Fringe" (Fox, 2008-13). As the dedicated, but ultimately lonely Olivia Dunham, Torv brought a unique presence to a rather complicated role, due namely to the strange goings-on like traveling between parallel universes and confronting her doppelganger. Because of the show's cult success, Torv was able to secure higher profile roles, as she did in the massive World War II miniseries, "The Pacific" (HBO, 2010), which helped expose her undeniable talents to a wider audience.
    • Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Michael Stone

    Michael Stone

    Age: 34
    Michael Robert Stone (born June 7, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He was selected by the Phoenix Coyotes in the third round (69th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He has also played for the Calgary Flames. He is the older brother of Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone.
    • Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
  • Muammar al-Gaddafi
    Dec. at 69 (1942-2011)
    Muammar Mohammed Abu Minyar Gaddafi (; c. 1942 – 20 October 2011), commonly known as Colonel Gaddafi, was a Libyan revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He governed Libya as Revolutionary Chairman of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977, and then as the "Brotherly Leader" of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 to 2011. He was initially ideologically committed to Arab nationalism and Arab socialism but later ruled according to his own Third International Theory. Born near Sirte, Italian Libya to a poor Bedouin family, Gaddafi became an Arab nationalist while at school in Sabha, later enrolling in the Royal Military Academy, Benghazi. Within the military, he founded a revolutionary group which deposed the Western-backed Senussi monarchy of Idris in a 1969 coup. Having taken power, Gaddafi converted Libya into a republic governed by his Revolutionary Command Council. Ruling by decree, he ejected Libya's Italian and Jewish minorities and closed its Western military bases. Strengthening ties to Arab nationalist governments—particularly Gamal Abdel Nasser's Egypt—he unsuccessfully advocated Pan-Arab political union. An Islamic modernist, he introduced sharia as the basis for the legal system and promoted "Islamic socialism". He nationalized the oil industry and used the increasing state revenues to bolster the military, fund foreign revolutionaries, and implement social programs emphasizing house-building, healthcare and education projects. In 1973, he initiated a "Popular Revolution" with the formation of Basic People's Congresses, presented as a system of direct democracy, but retained personal control over major decisions. He outlined his Third International Theory that year, publishing these ideas in The Green Book. Gaddafi transformed Libya into a new socialist state called a Jamahiriya ("state of the masses") in 1977. He officially adopted a symbolic role in governance but remained head of both the military and the Revolutionary Committees responsible for policing and suppressing dissent. During the 1970s and 1980s, Libya's unsuccessful border conflicts with Egypt and Chad, support for foreign militants, and alleged responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing in Scotland left it increasingly isolated on the world stage. A particularly hostile relationship developed with the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel, resulting in the 1986 U.S. bombing of Libya and United Nations-imposed economic sanctions. From 1999, Gaddafi shunned Arab socialism and encouraged economic privatization, rapprochement with Western nations, and Pan-Africanism; he was Chairperson of the African Union from 2009 to 2010. Amid the 2011 Arab Spring, protests against widespread corruption and unemployment broke out in eastern Libya. The situation descended into civil war, in which NATO intervened militarily on the side of the anti-Gaddafist National Transitional Council (NTC). The government was overthrown, and Gaddafi retreated to Sirte, only to be captured and killed by NTC militants. A highly divisive figure, Gaddafi dominated Libya's politics for four decades and was the subject of a pervasive cult of personality. He was decorated with various awards and praised for his anti-imperialist stance, support for Arab—and then African—unity, and for significant improvements that his government brought to the Libyan people's quality of life. Conversely, Islamic fundamentalists strongly opposed his social and economic reforms, and he was posthumously accused of sexual abuse. He was condemned by many as a dictator whose authoritarian administration violated human rights and financed global terrorism.
    • Birthplace: Qasr Abu Hadi
  • Mini Anden
    Age: 46
    Susanna Clara Elisabeth "Mini" Andén (born 7 June 1978) is a Swedish model, actress, occasional host and producer.
    • Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Park Ji-yeon (born June 7, 1993), referred to as Jiyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Apart from her group's activities, she has also starred in various television dramas such as Soul (2009), Master of Study (2010), Dream High 2 (2012), Triangle (2014), also starred in various films such as Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp (2012), Encounter (2015). She debuted as a solo artist with her first EP, Never Ever, on May 20, 2014, making her the first T-ara member to debut as a solo artist.
    • Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
  • Milan Lucic (pronounced [mǐlan lûːtʃitɕ]; born June 7, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played major junior hockey with the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League (WHL) for three seasons and captured a Memorial Cup, while being named tournament MVP in 2007. He was selected 50th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and made the Boston Bruins' roster as a 19-year-old in 2007–08. Three years later, he won a Stanley Cup with the Bruins. He spent the first eight seasons of his NHL career with Boston prior to being traded to the Los Angeles Kings in June 2015, then signing as a free agent with the Edmonton Oilers in July 2016. Internationally, Lucic captained the Canadian national junior team at the 2007 Super Series. He plays physically in the style of a power forward.
    • Birthplace: East Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
  • Jessica Tandy
    Dec. at 85 (1909-1994)
    Versatile, commanding stage performer, often opposite husband Hume Cronyn, who acted in occasional features beginning in the early 1930s but was busiest in films while in her seventies and eighties. Tandy began acting onstage in her native England in her teens and by the mid-1930s was enjoying considerable success in the classics, playing Ophelia to John Gielgud's Hamlet in 1934 and playing Viola in Tyrone Guthrie's famous 1937 staging of "Twelfth Night." Separating from first husband, actor Jack Hawkins, in 1940, Tandy moved to America but initially had a thin time of it. Luckily, she met up-and-coming actor Cronyn, whom she married in 1942 and with whom she made several supporting appearances in American films of the 1940s. Her Hollywood debut was with Cronyn, in Fred Zinnemann's first-rate thriller "The Seventh Cross" (1944), but within several years she was playing small supporting roles, such as a maid in "Forever Amber" (1947). Luckily, Tennessee Williams saw Tandy onstage in "Portrait of Madonna," a play directed by Cronyn, and decided she was perfect to play one of his most complex creations, Blanche DuBois, in his landmark work, "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1947). As she would in so much future work, Tandy combined a seemingly fragile, genteel sensitivity with considerable strength, verve and emotionalism. In the 1950s she and Cronyn would prove to be the successors to Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne as the pre-eminent married acting couple of the American theater as in their fine work in the first of several two-character plays, "The Fourposter" (1951). The couple also did much important work in more experimental fare by Samuel Beckett and other writers, and frequently played in regional theater as well. Tandy and Cronyn occasionally committed their dynamic stage work to the TV screen, and both would return to the silver screen as well; one of Tandy's most impressive characterizations at this mid-career stage was her cold and dominating mother in Alfred Hitchcock's masterful "The Birds" (1963). Later stage triumphs for Tandy included "The Gin Game" (1978), another comedy-drama duet for her and Cronyn, which won her a Tony to keep company with her one for "Streetcar." (She would win yet again for "Foxfire" 1983, a play which would also net her an Emmy for a TV reprisal in 1988.) The 1980s saw Tandy reigniting her film career, co-starring in "Cocoon" (1985), "Batteries Not Included" (1987) and "Cocoon: The Return" (1988), and winning her first Oscar as the crusty Southern matron opposite Morgan Freeman in "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989). Sympathetic and gentle, yet proud and resolute, Tandy became something of a fixture in Hollywood films aimed at a largely female audience: she was central to the success of both "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991), adapted from Fannie Flagg's novel, and "Used People" (1992). Indeed, nearly half her feature film credits are from the last 12 years of her life, as were some of her most interesting TV assignments, which included "The Story Lady" (1991) and "To Dance with the White Dog" (1993). Until the end, her sensitivity and commitment to her craft and to her scripts and fellow players made her more than a dedicated artisan and delightful colleague--they provided a richly textured portrait of indomitable spirit.
    • Birthplace: London, England, UK
  • With her bright smile and Everygirl aura, Larisa Oleynik became the darling of the pre-teen set playing the title role in "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (Nickelodeon, 1994-98). Her character was a typical teenager on whom some experimental chemicals were spilled causing her to develop telekinetic powers and the ability to "morph" into objects. A quiet, almost unassuming series, "Alex Mack" was a twist on the long-time standard plot of a common person put in extraordinary circumstances, albeit at a younger age and with a charming sweetness. The series became Nickelodeon's most popular and when its star decided to concentrate on her studies and end its run in 1998, fans were disheartened.
    • Birthplace: Santa Clara County, California, USA
  • Amy Childs
    Age: 34
    Amy Andrea Childs is an English television personality, model, businesswoman and fashion designer. Childs rose to fame after appearing in the first two series of the ITV2 series The Only Way Is Essex. She had her own reality television program It's All About Amy from 2011 to 2012. Childs came in fourth place in the Channel 5 show Celebrity Big Brother 8 in 2011. In 2014, she participated in the Channel 4 show The Jump.
    • Birthplace: Barking, England, UK
  • Jordan Taylor Clarkson (born June 7, 1992) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for two seasons with Tulsa before transferring to Missouri, where he earned second-team all-conference honors in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). After foregoing his senior year in college to enter the 2014 NBA draft, Clarkson was selected by the Washington Wizards in the second round with the 46th overall pick and was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first year, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, a rarity for a second-round pick.
    • Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas
  • Dani Evans
    Age: 39
    Danielle "Dani" Evans (born June 4, 1985 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American model. Crowned the sixth winner of Cycle 6 of America's Next Top Model in the Spring of 2006.
    • Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
  • Billy Graham
    Dec. at 79 (1943-2023)
    Eldridge Wayne Coleman (June 7, 1943 – May 17, 2023), better known by his ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham, was an American professional wrestler. An iconic figure in professional wrestling, he worked under the ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham and gained recognition for his tenure as the WWWF Heavyweight Champion in 1977–1978. As an award-winning bodybuilder, he was a training partner and close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is most remembered for revolutionizing the interview and physique aspects of the professional wrestling industry, and for his charismatic performance style. Some of his wrestling protégés included Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, and Ric Flair.
    • Birthplace: Arizona, USA, Paradise Valley
  • Matthew Beleskey (born June 7, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins.
    • Birthplace: Windsor, Canada
  • L.A. Reid
    Age: 68
    A consummate music industry executive, Antonio "L.A." Reid mentored rising stars and turned them into among the biggest-selling artists of all time. As the co-founder of LaFace Records, Reid brought urban music into the mainstream by signing an impressive roster of R&B artists such as Toni Braxton, Usher, and TLC. Reid worked his magic once again as the head of Arista Records by introducing the world to the hit-making talents of Avril Lavigne, Pink, and Ciara. After Reid took full reign over the Island Def Jam Music Group in 2004, the music mogul oversaw the triumphant return of Mariah Carey with the multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning album "The Emancipation of Mimi" (2005), the meteoric rise of controversial rapper Kanye West, and the discovery of teen pop heartthrob Justin Bieber. In 2011, Reid left his plum position at Island Def Jam after he was handpicked by Simon Cowell to judge aspiring singers on the reality competition series "The X Factor" (Fox, 2011-14). With his innate knack for finding superstars, Reid remained an influential figure in music as well as an instrumental force in the entertainment industry.
    • Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
  • Thurman Munson
    Dec. at 32 (1947-1979)
    Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American professional baseball catcher who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1969 until his death in 1979. A seven-time All-Star, Munson had a career batting average of .292 with 113 home runs and 701 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his outstanding fielding, he won the Gold Glove Award in three consecutive years (1973–75). Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson was selected as the fourth pick of the 1968 MLB draft and was named as the catcher on the 1968 College Baseball All-American Team. Munson hit over .300 in his two seasons in the minor leagues, establishing himself as a top prospect. He became the Yankees' starting catcher late in the 1969 season, and after his first complete season in 1970, in which he batted .302, he was voted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. Considered the "heart and soul" of the Yankees, Munson was named captain of the Yankees in 1976, the team's first since Lou Gehrig. That same year, he won the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, making him the only Yankee to win the Rookie of the Year and MVP Awards. As captain, Munson helped lead the Yankees to three consecutive World Series appearances from 1976 to 1978, winning championships in the latter two years. He is the first player in baseball history to be named a College Baseball All-American and then in MLB win a Rookie of the Year Award, MVP Award, Gold Glove Award, and World Series championship. He is also the only catcher in MLB postseason history to record at least a .300+ batting average (.357), 20 RBIs (22), and 20 defensive caught stealings (24). During an off day in the summer of 1979, Munson died at age 32 while practicing landing his Cessna Citation aircraft at Akron–Canton Airport. He suffered a broken neck as result of the crash, and his cause of death was asphyxiation. The Yankees honored him by immediately retiring his uniform 15, and dedicating a plaque to him in Monument Park.
    • Birthplace: Akron, Ohio
  • Sarah Elizabeth Stephens (born 7 June 1990) is an Australian model and actress, best known for winning Girlfriend magazine's Model Search 2006 and walking in the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the age of 18.
    • Birthplace: Lancashire, United Kingdom
  • Jenny Jones (born Janina Stronski; June 7, 1946) is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, presenter, singer and talk show host. She hosted The Jenny Jones Show from 1991 to 2003.
    • Birthplace: Bethlehem
  • Nikki Giovanni
    Dec. at 81 (1943-2024)
    Nikki Giovanni is an actress who appeared in "Love Life," "The Amazing Nina Simone," and "Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise."
    • Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
  • María Inés Rivero (born 7 June 1975) is an Argentinian model. She was discovered at 14 years old. She rose to prominence through her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and was shown on the covers of Elle, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Fashion, Marie Claire, and Mirabella throughout different countries.
    • Birthplace: Córdoba, Argentina
  • Gwendolyn Brooks
    Dec. at 83 (1917-2000)
    Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (June 7, 1917 – December 3, 2000) was an American poet, author, and teacher. Her work often dealt with the personal celebrations and struggles of ordinary people in her community. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on May 1, 1950, for Annie Allen, making her the first African American to receive the Pulitzer.Throughout her prolific writing career, Brooks received many more honors. She was appointed Poet Laureate of Illinois in 1968, a position she held until her death, and what is now the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress for the 1985–86 term. In 1976, she became the first African-American woman inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.Brooks was born in Topeka, Kansas and at six-weeks-old was taken to Chicago, where she lived the rest of her life. Her parents, especially her mother encouraged her poetry writing. She began submitting poems to various publications, as a teenager. After graduating high school during the Great Depression, she took a two-year junior college program, worked as a typist, married, and had children. Continuing to write and submit her work, she finally found substantial outlets for her poetry. This recognition of her work also led her to lecturing and teaching aspiring writers. Being the winner of multiple awards for her writing, several schools and institutions have been named in her honor.
    • Birthplace: Topeka, Kansas
  • Evelina Papantoniou, (Greek: Εβελίνα Παπαντωνίου) born 7 June 1979 in Athens, is a Greek actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
    • Birthplace: Athens, Greece
  • Damien Steven Hirst (; born 7 June 1965) is an English artist, entrepreneur, and art collector. He is one of the Young British Artists (YBAs), who dominated the art scene in the UK during the 1990s. He is reportedly the United Kingdom's richest living artist, with his wealth valued at £215m in the 2010 Sunday Times Rich List. During the 1990s his career was closely linked with the collector Charles Saatchi, but increasing frictions came to a head in 2003 and the relationship ended.Death is a central theme in Hirst's works. He became famous for a series of artworks in which dead animals (including a shark, a sheep and a cow) are preserved—sometimes having been dissected—in formaldehyde. The best-known of these was The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, a 14-foot (4.3 m) tiger shark immersed in formaldehyde in a clear display case. He has also made "spin paintings", created on a spinning circular surface, and "spot paintings", which are rows of randomly coloured circles created by his assistants. In September 2008, Hirst made an unprecedented move for a living artist by selling a complete show, Beautiful Inside My Head Forever, at Sotheby's by auction and bypassing his long-standing galleries. The auction raised £111 million ($198 million), breaking the record for a one-artist auction as well as Hirst's own record with £10.3 million for The Golden Calf, an animal with 18-carat gold horns and hooves, preserved in formaldehyde.In several instances since 1999, Hirst's works have been challenged and contested as plagiarised. In one instance, after his sculpture Hymn was found to be closely based on a child's toy, legal proceedings led to an out-of-court settlement.
    • Birthplace: Bristol, England
  • Helen Victoria Baxendale (born 7 June 1970) is an English actress of stage and television, known for her roles as Rachel in the British comedy-drama Cold Feet (1997–2003), and Emily in the American sitcom Friends (1997–98). Baxendale's early stage credits include The Soldiers at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre, which earned her a 1993 Ian Charleson Award nomination. Her other television credits include Cardiac Arrest (1994–96), An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1997–2001), Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (2001), and Cuckoo (2012–present).
    • Birthplace: England, Pontefract
  • Tim Richmond
    Dec. at 34 (1955-1989)
    Timothy Lee Richmond (June 7, 1955 – August 13, 1989) was an American race car driver from Ashland, Ohio. He competed in IndyCar racing before transferring to NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. Richmond was one of the first drivers to change from open wheel racing to NASCAR stock cars full-time, which has since become an industry trend. He won the 1980 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award and had 13 victories during eight NASCAR seasons. Richmond achieved his top NASCAR season in 1986 when he finished third in points. He won seven races that season, more than any other driver on the tour. When he missed the season-opening Daytona 500 in February 1987, media reported that he had pneumonia. The infection most likely resulted from his compromised immune system, which was weakened by AIDS. Despite the state of his health, Richmond competed in eight races in 1987, winning two events and one pole position before his final race in August of that year. He attempted a comeback in 1988 before NASCAR banned him for testing positive for excessive over-the-counter drugs, ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine; NASCAR later announced they gave Richmond a new test and tested negative. Richmond filed a lawsuit against NASCAR after NASCAR insisted they wanted access to his entire medical record before they would reinstate him. After losing the lawsuit, Richmond withdrew from racing. NASCAR later stated their original test was a "bad test."Richmond grew up in a wealthy family and lived a freewheeling lifestyle, earning him the nickname "Hollywood". In describing Richmond's influence in racing, Charlotte Motor Speedway president Humpy Wheeler said, "We've never had a race driver like Tim in stock car racing. He was almost a James Dean-like character." When Richmond was cast for a bit part in the 1983 movie Stroker Ace, "He fell right in with the group working on the film," said director Hal Needham. Cole Trickle, the main character in the movie Days of Thunder, played by Tom Cruise, was loosely based on Richmond and his interaction with Harry Hyde and Rick Hendrick.
    • Birthplace: USA, Ashland, Ohio
  • An underappreciated favorite among movie fans for over four decades, actress Colleen Camp began her career in saucy, lightweight comedies like "The Swinging Cheerleaders" (1974) that emphasized her California-bred looks. She occasionally received a role that allowed her to display her knack for comedy, such as "Smile" (1975) or "They All Laughed" (1981), the latter directed by one-time boyfriend Peter Bogdanovich. Frustrated by the lack of substantive roles, she settled into a string of comic character roles in films like "Valley Girl" (1983), "Wayne's World" (1992) and "Election" (1999), while developing a second career as a producer. Camp's career remained busy as she entered her fifth decade, which stood as a testament to both her determination and versatility.
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
  • Virginia Apgar
    Dec. at 65 (1909-1974)
    Virginia Apgar (June 7, 1909 – August 7, 1974) was an American obstetrical anesthesiologist, best known as the inventor of the Apgar Score, a way to quickly assess the health of a newborn child immediately after birth. She was a leader in the fields of anesthesiology and teratology, and introduced obstetrical considerations to the established field of neonatology.
    • Birthplace: Westfield, New Jersey
  • Clarence White
    Dec. at 29 (1944-1973)
    Clarence White (born Clarence Joseph LeBlanc; June 7, 1944 – July 15, 1973), was an American bluegrass and country guitarist and singer. He is best known as a member of the bluegrass ensemble the Kentucky Colonels and the rock band the Byrds, as well as for being a pioneer of the musical genre of country rock during the late 1960s.White also worked extensively as a session musician, appearing on recordings by the Everly Brothers, Joe Cocker, Ricky Nelson, Pat Boone, the Monkees, Randy Newman, Gene Clark, Linda Ronstadt, Arlo Guthrie, and Jackson Browne amongst others. Together with frequent collaborator Gene Parsons, he invented the B-Bender, a guitar accessory that enables a player to mechanically bend the B-string up a whole tone and emulate the sound of a pedal steel guitar. White was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
    • Birthplace: USA, Lewiston, Maine
  • Ferit Orhan Pamuk (generally known simply as Orhan Pamuk; born 7 June 1952) is a Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. One of Turkey's most prominent novelists, his work has sold over thirteen million books in sixty-three languages, making him the country's best-selling writer.Pamuk is the author of novels including Silent House, The White Castle, The Black Book, The New Life, My Name Is Red, Snow, The Museum of Innocence, A Strangeness in My Mind, and The Red-Haired Woman. He is the Robert Yik-Fong Tam Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University, where he teaches writing and comparative literature. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2018.Of partial Circassian descent and born in Istanbul, Pamuk is the first Turkish Nobel laureate. He is also the recipient of numerous other literary awards. My Name Is Red won the 2002 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, 2002 Premio Grinzane Cavour and 2003 International Dublin Literary Award. The European Writers' Parliament came about as a result of a joint proposal by Pamuk and José Saramago. In 2005, the ultra-nationalist lawyer Kemal Kerinçsiz sued Pamuk over his statement regarding the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. His intention, according to Pamuk himself, had been to highlight issues relating to freedom of speech in the country of his birth. The court initially declined to hear the case, but in 2011 Pamuk was ordered to pay 6,000 liras in total compensation for having insulted the plaintiffs' honor.
    • Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
  • George Ezra Barnett (born 7 June 1993) is an English singer-songwriter, podcaster and musician. After releasing two EPs, Did You Hear the Rain? in October 2013 and Cassy O' in March 2014, Ezra rose to prominence with the release of his hit single "Budapest", which reached the top 10 in several countries around the world, reaching number one in Austria, Belgium, New Zealand and the Czech Republic. His previous work was with singer-songwriter Jordan Grey. Ezra's debut studio album Wanted on Voyage was released in June 2014, reaching number one in the UK and the top ten in seven other countries. It was also the third best-selling album of 2014 in the UK.
  • Amy Nuttall is an actress who is best known for her role in "Downton Abbey" as Ethel. Nuttall won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2012 for the same project.
    • Birthplace: Bolton, England, UK
  • Michael Thomas Modano Jr. (; born June 7, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey player, who played primarily for the Minnesota/Dallas Stars franchise. He spent the final season of his NHL career with his hometown Detroit Red Wings. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL who played for the North Stars when the team was in Minnesota. Modano was drafted first overall by the North Stars in 1988, and after the team moved to Texas he helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999. Modano is considered one of the most influential figures in popularizing hockey in Texas and the southern United States. Modano was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17, 2014. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
    • Birthplace: Livonia, Michigan, USA
  • John Napier Wyndham Turner (born June 7, 1929) is a Canadian lawyer and politician who was briefly the 17th prime minister of Canada in 1984. In his political career, Turner held several prominent Cabinet posts, including Minister of Justice and Minister of Finance, under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau from 1968 to 1975. Amid a global recession and the prospect of having to implement the unpopular wage and price controls, Turner surprisingly resigned his position in 1975. After a hiatus from politics from 1975 to 1984, Turner returned and successfully contested the Liberal leadership. Turner held the office of Prime Minister for 79 days (the second-shortest tenure in Canadian history after Sir Charles Tupper), as he advised the Governor General to dissolve Parliament immediately after being sworn in, and went on to lose the 1984 election in a landslide. Turner stayed on as Liberal leader and led the Opposition for the next six years, leading his party to a modest recovery in the 1988 election; he resigned as Liberal leader in 1990 and stepped down as an MP at the 1993 election. Turner was Canada's first Prime Minister born in the United Kingdom since Mackenzie Bowell in 1896. At age 90, Turner is currently the oldest living former Canadian Prime Minister.
    • Birthplace: Richmond, London, London, England
  • Charles Robert Simpson (born 7 June 1985) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is the youngest member of multi-BRIT Award-winning band Busted. He is also the lead vocalist and the rhythm guitarist in the British post-hardcore band Fightstar. AllMusic has noted that Simpson is "perhaps the only pop star to make the convincing transition from fresh-faced boy bander to authentic hard rock frontman". Simpson is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, keyboard, piano and drums.Simpson has scored ten UK Top 40 Official Charts Company albums across his musical career, five of which entered into the UK Top 10 chart. He has also had four number one singles with Busted and two top 20 singles with Fightstar. Between Busted, Fightstar and his solo projects, he has sold over five million records worldwide, winning two Brit Awards and being nominated for two Kerrang! Awards. In 2015 Simpson also released an EP with a side project called Once Upon A Dead Man, which he did alongside his two brothers Will and Edd Simpson and friend Simon Britcliff. On 10 November 2015, Busted announced they would be reforming with Simpson back in the original lineup and would embark on an 18 date arena tour around the U.K. and Ireland. The band sold 100,000 tickets in the first hour of the tour going on sale.Busted's third studio album Night Driver was released in November 2016. In 2018 Busted announced their fourth album Half Way There, along with arena tour dates in March 2019. The album was released on February 1, 2019 and reached number 2 in UK Official Album Chart.
    • Birthplace: Woodbridge, United Kingdom
  • Dave Filoni is an American director, producer, writer, and actor who is best known for directing "The Mandalorian" and "Star Wars: Rebels." Filoni was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021 for the first project.
    • Birthplace: Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Charles Rennie Mackintosh
    Dec. at 60 (1868-1928)
    Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. He was a designer in the post impressionist movement and also the main representative of Art Nouveau in the United Kingdom. He had considerable influence on European design. He was born in Glasgow and he died in London.
    • Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
  • Bonnie Lee Bakley
    Dec. at 44 (1956-2001)
    Bonny Lee Bakley (June 7, 1956 – May 4, 2001) was the second wife of actor Robert Blake, who was her tenth husband. Bakley was fatally shot while sitting in Blake's parked car outside a Los Angeles-area restaurant in May 2001. In 2002, Robert Blake was charged with Bakley's murder, solicitation of murder, conspiracy and special circumstance of lying in wait. In March 2005, a jury found Blake not guilty of the crimes. Seven months later, Blake was found liable in a wrongful death lawsuit brought against him by Bakley's children. Officially, Bakley's murder remains unsolved.
    • Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey
  • Cafu
    Age: 54
    Marcos Evangelista de Morais (born 7 June 1970), known as Cafu [kaˈfu], is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender. With 142 appearances for the Brazil national team, he is the most internationally capped Brazilian player of all time. He represented his nation in four FIFA World Cups between 1994 and 2006, and is the only player to have appeared in three consecutive World Cup finals, winning the 1994 and 2002 editions of the tournament, the latter as his team's captain where he lifted the World Cup trophy. With Brazil, he also took part in four editions of the Copa América, winning the title twice, in 1997 and 1999; he was also a member of the national side that won the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. At club level, Cafu won several domestic and international titles while playing in Brazil, Spain and Italy; he is best known for his spells at São Paulo, Roma and Milan, teams with which he made history, although he also played for Real Zaragoza, Juventude and Palmeiras throughout his career. Known for his pace and energetic attacking runs along the right flank, he is regarded as one of the greatest full-backs of all time, one of the best defenders ever to play in the Italian Serie A, and as one of the greatest Brazilian and South American players of his generation. In 1994, he was named South American Footballer of the Year, and in 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. In 2005 he was named in the FIFA World XI.
    • Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil
  • Kim Rhodes
    Age: 55
    Kim Rhodes is best known as Carey Martin, the mother of twins Zack and Cody Martin (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) on the Disney Channel sitcom "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." Prior to starting this breakthrough part in 2005, Rhodes appeared on soap operas ("As the World Turns") and procedural dramas ("Without a Trace"). During her three-season run on "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," Rhodes stayed focused on the show, but she later branched out to other TV projects, notably appearing as Sheriff Jody Mills on the cult favorite fantasy series "Supernatural." From 2008 to 2011, she occasionally reprised her role as Carey on "The Suite Life on Deck."
    • Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Ronald Pickup
    Dec. at 80 (1940-2021)
    Endowed with an orotund delivery honed treading the boards with the likes of Olivier, British actor Ronald Pickup bowed on the British telly with a 1964 role on the venerable sci-fi series "Doctor Who." He then debuted on the big screen with a minor role in director Olivier's adaptation of Chekhov's drama "Three Sisters." Born in Chester, a city steeped in history dating back to the Roman Empire, Pickup hit his onscreen acting stride with several impressive turns playing significant historical figures. He garnered raves for his portrayals of composers Igor Stravinsky in the 1980 drama "Nijinsky" and Giuseppe Verdi in the massive 10-hour 1982 miniseries "Verdi." Trained at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Pickup, throughout his busy film and TV career, never ventured far from the stage; among other successful theatrical productions, he co-starred on Broadway in "Amy's View," opposite Judi Dench in her Tony-winning performance. Known for supporting roles in other award-winning fare, from the historical drama "The Mission" to the thriller "A Dry White Season," Pickup also graced action-filled popcorn pictures like "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time." He won a whole new generation of fans voicing godlike lion Aslan in an animated British TV series adaptation of the "Chronicles of Narnia" fantasy books and costarring as daffy war vet Fraser on the Brit-com "The Worst Week of My Life." Ronald Pickup died on February 24, 2021 following a long illness. He was 80.
    • Birthplace: Chester, England, UK
  • Ryan Bader
    Age: 41
    Ryan DuWayne Bader (born June 7, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently signed with Bellator MMA, where he is champion in both the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions. Prior to signing with Bellator, Bader competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Light Heavyweight division. There, Bader achieved success as a top 5 Light Heavyweight contender and he obtained a UFC record of 15-5. He was a cast member and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. He is currently ranked the #2 Light Heavyweight and the #6 pound for pound fighter in the world by MMAjunkie.com. He is the first fighter to hold belts in two divisions simultaneously in Bellator history. His nickname is Darth Bader, which refers to Star Wars antagonist character Darth Vader.
    • Birthplace: Nevada, USA, Reno
  • James J. Braddock
    Dec. at 69 (1905-1974)
    James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937.Fighting under the name James J. Braddock (ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two prior world boxing champions, James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries), Braddock was known for his spoiling, counterpunching style, powerful right hand and his iron chin. He had lost several bouts due to chronic hand injuries and was forced to work on the docks and collect social assistance to feed his family during the Great Depression. He made a comeback, and in 1935 he fought Max Baer for the heavyweight title and won. For this unlikely feat he was given the nickname "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon. Braddock was managed by Joe Gould.
    • Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
  • Dean DeBlois was an accomplished animated film director whose works included the Oscar-nominated movies "Lilo & Stitch" (2002) and "How to Train Your Dragon" (2010) and its sequels. DeBlois was born on June 7, 1970 in Aylmer, Quebec. After graduating from high school, he attended Sheridan College's three-year Classical Animation program in Oakville, Ontario. During those three years, he worked as an assistant animator on such projects as the Canadian animated television series "The Raccoons" (CBC 1985-1991) and "The Nutcracker Prince" (1990), a Warner Bros. animated adaptation of the famous Russian ballet "The Nutcracker." DeBlois graduated from Sheridan College in 1990, the same year he was hired by the animated film production company Sullivan Bluth Studios, where he worked on two more Warner Bros. animated feature films, "A Troll in Central Park" (1994) and "Thumbelina" (1994). Both films were box office disappointments, and DeBlois jumped ship into the offices of Walt Disney as a storyboard artist. In 1998, DeBlois got his first big opportunity when he was assigned to replace Chris Sanders as Head of Story on Disney's 36th animated feature "Mulan" (1998). DeBlois and Sanders became frequent collaborators shortly thereafter. Sanders became DeBlois' co-director and co-writer on the 2002 Disney animated feature "Lilo & Stitch," which told the story about an oddly cute extraterrestrial creature adopted by a young Hawaiian girl. "Lilo & Stitch" was both a commercial and critical success, earning a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 2002 Academy Awards. It also spawned two direct-to-video sequels, "Stitch! the Movie" (2003) and "Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch" (2005), as well as a TV series titled "Lilo & Stitch: the Series" (Disney Channel 2003-06). In 2007, DeBlois took a break from animation to work on his first live-action film, the musical documentary "Heima." The film followed the popular Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós during their homecoming tour in the summer of 2006. DeBlois and Sanders teamed up again in 2008 to take over the troubled production of DreamWorks Animation's adaptation of author Cressida Cowell's beloved children's book "How to Train Your Dragon." The two heavily re-tooled the film's story, centered around Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, an unusually scrawny teenage Viking who went against his family's tradition of dragonslaying to befriend a dragon. With an all-star cast the included Jay Baruchel as Hiccup, Gerard Butler as Hiccup's fearless father, and Scottish comedian and late night talk show host Craig Ferguson, "How to Train Your Dragon" was another commercial and critical success for the DeBlois-Sanders duo. With the success of "How to Train Your Dragon," DreamWorks Animation tapped DeBlois and Sanders to direct the film's sequel. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" (2014) featured many of the first film's original cast and also included Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett as Hiccup's long-lost mother. The film first premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
    • Birthplace: Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
  • Amrita Rao
    Age: 43
    Amrita Rao is an actress who appeared in "Vivah," "Thackeray," and "Short Kut: The Con Is On."
    • Birthplace: Mumbai, India