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Mildred Davis -- b.2/22/1901 d.8/18/1969 (68)
Actress

Miles Davis -- b.5/26/1926 d.9/28/1991 (65)
Arranger, Composer, Trumpeter, Bandleader, Jazz Singer
Names/Places: b. in Alton, IL; NN:Prince of Darkness; RN:Miles Dewey Davis III; Cicely Tyson's ex-
Misc: important influential & ambitious cool jazz pioneer; not born May 25

Millie Davis -- b.12/6/2006 N.S.
Actress, Canadian

Nathan Davis -- b.2/15/1937 N.S. d.4/8/2018 N.S. (81)
Clarinetist, Flutist, Jazz Saxophonist

Neriah Davis -- b.10/12/1972
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: March 1994

Ossie Davis -- b.12/18/1917 d.2/4/2005 (87)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Children's Author (m), TV/Movie Actor, Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Cogdell, GA; Ruby Dee's hubby
TV Shows: BL Stryker (as Oz Jackson), Evening Shade (as Ponder Blue), Promised Land (as Erasmus Jones)
Movie Titles: I'm Not Rappaport, Dr. Dolittle

Otis Davis -- b.7/12/1932
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field

Owen Davis -- b.1/29/1874 d.10/13/1956 (82)
Dramatist/Playwright (m)

Paige Davis -- b.10/15/1969
Actress, TV Hostess, Singer
TV Shows: Trading Spaces

"Papa" Link Davis -- b.7/8/1914 d.2/5/1972 (57)
Songwriter, Singer, Fiddler, Harmonicaist, Saxophonist

Paschall Davis -- b.7/5/1969
NFL Player

Paul Davis -- b.4/21/1948 d.4/22/2008 (60)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in Meridan, Ms.
Misc: his hit, "I Go Crazy," was crazy enough to stay on the Hot 100 chart for almost a year in 1977-78
Song Titles: I Go Crazy, Cool Nights, '65 Love Affair

Paul Davis -- b.3/7/1966
Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Group Names: Happy Mondays

Pepper Davis -- b.12/28/1923 d.4/6/1990 (66)
Comedian, Vaudevillan
TV Shows: Vega$ (as Manny the mechanic)

Peter Davis -- b.1/2/1937
Author (m), Writer (m), Journalist, Movie Producer (m)

Phil Davis -- b.3/4/1906 d.12/16/1964 (58)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Mandrake the Magician

Philip Davis -- b.6/7/1951 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Bahamas

Phyllis Davis -- b.7/17/1940 d.9/27/2013 N.S. (73)
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1995; some say b. 1947
TV Shows: Love American Style (player), Vega$ (as Beatrice Travis), Magnum P.I.
Movie Titles: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, The Day of the Dolphin, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory

Piper Davis -- b.7/3/1917 d.5/21/1997 (79)
Baseball Figure
Misc: Negro League legend

Pirate Davis -- b.3/18/2005
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Deven and Jonathan's son

Ralph Davis -- b.9/7/1938 N.S. d.5/30/2021 N.S. (82)
NBA Player, College Basketball Player

Raymond Davis -- b.3/29/1940 N.S. d.7/5/2005 N.S. (65)
Rhythm and Blues Musician
Names/Places: aka: Ray Davis
Group Names: The Parliaments, Parliament, Funkadelic, Temptations

Reuben Davis -- b.5/7/1965
NFL Defensive End

Richard Davis -- b.4/15/1930 d.9/6/2023 N.S. (93)
Jazz Bassist

Richard Harding Davis -- b.4/18/1864 d.4/11/1916 (51)
Author (m), Correspondent, Journalist

Rick Davis -- b.11/24/1958
Soccer Midfielder

Rob Davis -- b.12/10/1968
NFL Player
Misc: Superbowl XXXI
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers

Rob Davis -- b.10/1/1947
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Mud

Robbie Davis -- b.7/18/1961
Horse Jockey

Roman Griffin Davis -- b.3/5/2007 N.S.
Actor

Ron (Baseball) Davis -- b.7/29/1978 N.S.
MLB Pitcher

Ron (Football) Davis -- b.2/24/1972
NFL Cornerback
Misc: Superbowl XXXI
Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers

Rufe Davis -- b.12/2/1908 d.12/13/1974 (66)
Actor
TV Shows: Petticoat Junction (as Floyd Smoot)

Russ Davis -- b.9/13/1969
MLB Third Baseman

Sammy Davis Jr. -- b.12/8/1925 N.S. d.5/16/1990 N.S. (64)
Judaism Convert, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Vaudevillan, Impressionist, Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: lounge, records, films, theater, & television
Song Titles: Baretta (theme), The Candyman
TV Shows: Sammy Davis Jr. Show

Scott Davis -- b.1/29/1972
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete
Misc: Olympics-1994

Shani Davis -- b.8/13/1982
Speed Skater, Olympic Athlete

Skeeter Davis -- b.12/30/1931 d.9/19/2004 (72)
Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in Dry Ridge, Ky.; RN:Mary Frances Penick

Spencer Davis -- b.7/17/1939 N.S. d.10/19/2020 N.S. (81)
Multi-instrumentalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, Welsh (Wales)
Names/Places: RN: Spancer David Nelson Davies
Misc: unconfirmed e-mails say he was b. Jul 14, 1941, AP says b. 1939, others say b. 1942
Group Names: Spencer Davis Group

Stephanie Davis -- b.3/8/1993 N.S.
Actress, English

Stephen Davis -- b.3/1/1974
NFL Runningback

Storm Davis -- b.12/26/1961
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Kansas City Royals

Stuart Davis -- b.12/7/1894 d.6/24/1964 (69)
Painter (m)

Tamar Davis -- b.3/31/1980 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer

Taylor Davis -- b.3/20/1987 N.S.
Violinist
Misc: performed cover versions of songs featured in video games
Album Titles: Gaming Fantasy, Melodies of Hyrule

Teresa Davis -- b.8/22/1950
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Emotions

Terrell Davis -- b.10/28/1972
NFL Runningback, College Football Player
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champ, Super Bowl XXXII MVP, 3x Pro Bowl
Sports Teams: Denver Broncos (1995-2011)

Terry Davis -- b.7/23/1951
Actress

Terry Davis -- b.6/17/1967
NBA Center, NBA Forward

Thomas Davis -- b.3/22/1983 N.S.
NFL Linebacker

Tim Davis -- b.7/14/1970
MLB Pitcher

Tim Davis -- b.11/29/1943 d.9/20/1988 (44)
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Steve Miller Band

Todd Davis -- b.9/25/1951 d.7/25/2013 (61)
Soap Actor
TV Shows: General Hospital

Tom Davis -- b.8/13/1952 d.7/19/2012 (59)
Comedy Writer (m), Comedian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (occasional member 1976-80)

Tommy Davis -- b.10/13/1934 d.4/4/1987 (52)
NFL Kicker
Misc: kicked 234 extra points, 82 yard punt

Tommy Davis -- b.3/21/1939 N.S. d.4/3/2022 N.S. (83)
MLB Player
Misc: NL batting titles 1962 & 1963

Travis Davis -- b.1/10/1973
NFL Safety, Football Defensive Tackle

Tyrone Davis -- b.5/4/1938 d.2/9/2005 (66)
Soul Singer

Vernon Davis -- b.1/31/1984 N.S.
NFL Tight End

Vicki Davis -- b.7/18/1980
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: Maybe It's Me (as Mia)
Movie Titles: Validation, The Call, "I Love You, Man", Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Video Games: Final Fantasy X

Victor Davis -- b.2/10/1964 N.S. d.11/13/1989 N.S. (25)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Canadian

Viola Davis -- b.8/11/1965 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)
Misc: Stage Plays: Everybody's Ruby, King Hedley II, Fences
TV Shows: City of Angels, How To Get Away From Murder (as Annalise Keating)
Movie Titles: Suicide Squad, Antwone Fisher, Prisoners, Doubt, The Help

Vontae Davis -- b.5/27/1988 N.S. d.4/1/2024 N.S. (35)
NFL Cornerback

Walter Davis -- b.3/1/1912 d.10/22/1963 (51)
Pianist, Blues Singer
Group Names: Yazoo

Walter Davis -- b.1/5/1931 N.S. d.11/17/2020 N.S. (89)
Olympic Athlete, Track and Field
Misc: running high jumper (Olympic-gold-1952)

Walter Davis -- b.9/9/1954 N.S. d.11/2/2023 N.S. (69)
NBA Forward, Olympic Athlete
Misc: Olympic Gold 1976

Walter Davis Jr. -- b.9/2/1932 d.6/2/1990 (57)
Composer, Jazz Musician, Jazz Pianist
Misc: worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey and others

Warren Davis -- b.3/1/1939
Singer
Group Names: Monotones

Warwick Davis -- b.2/3/1970 N.S.
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Willow, The Leprechaun, Harry Potter (series), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Star Wars: Episode VI -Return of the Jedi, The Chronicals of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Wendell Davis -- b.1/3/1966
NFL Wide Receiver

Wild Bill Davis -- b.11/24/1918 d.8/17/1995 (76)
Arranger, Organist, Jazz Pianist

William B. Davis -- b.1/13/1938
Actor, Director (m), Canadian
TV Shows: The X-Files (as The Cigarette-Smoking Man)
Movie Titles: The Tall Man, The Mesengers

Willie Davis -- b.10/10/1967
NFL Player

Willie Davis -- b.??/??/1940
Musician
Group Names: Joey Dee & the Starlighters

Willie Davis -- b.7/24/1934 N.S. d.4/15/2020 N.S. (85)
NFL Defensive End
Misc: 5x Pro Bowl, 5x First Team All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl champ, 3x NFL champ; in the Green Bay Packers and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Cleveland Browns (1958-1959), Green Bay Packers (1960-1969)

Willie "Comet" Davis -- b.4/15/1940 N.S. d.3/9/2010 N.S. (69)
MLB Player
Misc: 398 stolen bases, 2x All-Star, 2x World Series champion, 3x Gold Glove
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (1960-1973)

Alizeh Keshvar Davis-Jarrahy -- b.4/10/2002
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Geena Davis and Rex Jarrahy's daughter

Patti Ann Davis-Reagan -- b.10/21/1952
Writer (m), Environmentalist, Actress, Singer
Names/Places: Nancy Reagan and Ronald's daughter
Misc: some say b. Oct 22

Timothy Davis-Reed -- b.??/??/????
Actor
TV Shows: Sports Night (as Chris), The West Wing (as Mark)

Sammi Davis-Voss -- b.6/21/1964
TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m), English
TV Shows: Homefront (as Caroline Hailey)
Movie Titles: Four Rooms, Mona Lisa

Shanesia Davis-Williams -- b.9/30/1966
Actress
TV Shows: Early Edition (as Marissa Clark)
Movie Titles: The Weather Man, With Honors, Chicago Cab

Bruce Davison -- b.6/28/1946 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Hunter (as Capt. Wyler), Harry & the Hendersons (as George Henderson)
Movie Titles: X-Men (series), Short Cuts

Ian Davison -- b.6/30/1931
Executive, British
Names/Places: Accountant

Michelle Davison -- b.10/31/1938 d.4/2/2006 (67)
Actress

Peter Davison -- b.4/13/1951
TV Actor, English
TV Shows: Dr. Who (the fifth actor to play the Doctor)

Tyler Davison -- b.6/13/1992
Celebrity Son
Misc: world's smallest baby: 6 inches, 11 ounces

William "Wild Bill" Davison -- b.1/5/1906 d.11/14/1989 (83)
Cornetist, Bandleader, Jazz Musician
Misc: Dixieland early Chicago jazz

Clinton J. Davisson -- b.10/22/1881 d.2/1/1958 (76)
Physicist (m)

Sir Humphrey Davy -- b.12/17/1778 d.5/29/1829 (50)
Chemist (m), English
Misc: discovered several chemical elements

Anastasia Davydova -- b.2/2/1983 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Russian

Charlie Daw -- b.4/12/1894 d.1/18/1947 (52)
Bowler

Pam Dawber -- b.10/18/1951
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Detroit, MI; Mark Harmon's wife
TV Shows: Mork & Mindy (as Mindy Beth McConnell), My Sister Sam (as Samantha Sam Russell), 101 Dalmations: The Series (as Perdy)
Movie Titles: Stay Tuned

Jason Dawe -- b.5/29/1973
NHL Player, Canadian
Sports Teams: Buffalo Sabres

Charles Gates Dawes -- b.8/27/1865 d.4/23/1951 (85)
Vice President (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), Songwriter
Names/Places: b. in Marietta, Ohio
Misc: 30th U.S. Vice President 1925-29

Dominique Dawes -- b.11/20/1976
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete

Tom Dawes -- b.7/25/1943 d.10/13/2007 (64)
Bassist
Misc: TV commercial jingle writer

Brian Dawkins -- b.10/13/1973
NFL Safety
Misc: 9x Pro Bowl, 5x First-Team All-Pro; Eagles #20 retired
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (1996-2008), Denver Broncos (2009-2011), Philadelphia Eagles (administrator)

Darryl Dawkins -- b.1/11/1957 d.8/27/2015 N.S. (58)
NBA Center
Names/Places: NN:Chocolate Thunder; NN:Dr. Dunk
Sports Teams: Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets

Jimmy "Fast Fingers" Dawkins -- b.10/24/1936 N.S. d.4/10/2013 N.S. (76)
Singer/Guitarist, Blues Performer

Johnny Earl Dawkins Jr. -- b.9/28/1963
NBA Guard, College Basketball Coach

Pete Dawkins -- b.3/8/1938
General, Politician (m), College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1958)
Sports Teams: U.S. Army (1956-1958)

Ralph Dawkins -- b.3/20/1970
NFL Runningback

Richard Dawkins -- b.3/26/1941 N.S.
Novelist, Athiest, Kenyan
Misc: a harsh critic of creationism; famous for his contributions to the world of science
Book Titles: The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, The God Delusion

Sean Dawkins -- b.2/3/1971 N.S. d.8/9/2023 N.S. (52)
NFL Wide Receiver

Cassandra Dawn -- b.1/10/1990 N.S.
Playmate
Misc: June 2018 Playmate

Elizabeth Dawn -- b.11/8/1929 N.S. d.9/25/2017 N.S. (87)
Soap Actress, English
Names/Places: aka Liz Dawn
TV Shows: Coronatiuon Street (as Vera Duckworth for 34 years)

Hazel Dawn -- b.3/23/1898 d.8/28/1988 (90)
Actress, Singer
Names/Places: RLN:Letout

Lawrence Dawsey -- b.11/16/1967
NFL Wide Receiver

Alan Dawson -- b.7/14/1929 d.2/23/1996 (66)
Drummer
Group Names: Dave Brubeck

Andre Dawson -- b.7/10/1954
MLB Outfielder
Names/Places: NN: The Hawk and Awesome Dawson
Misc: NL MVP 1987, 8x All-Star, 8x Gold Glove, 4x Silver Slugger; over 436 HRs, 314 SBs and 2800 hits; Expos #10 retired
Sports Teams: Montreal Expos (1976-1986), Chicago Cubs (1987-1992), Boston Red Sox (1993-1994), Florida Marlins (1995-1996)

Anna Dawson -- b.7/27/1937
Actress, Comedienne, Singer, English

Ashley Taylor Dawson -- b.1/11/1982 N.S.
Actor, Pop Singer, English
Group Names: allSTARS*
TV Shows: Hollyoaks

Dermontti Dawson -- b.6/17/1965
NFL Center
Misc: 7x Pro Bowl, 6x All Pro; Steelers #63 no longer issued; in the Kentucky Pro Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (1988-2000)

Emma Rose Dawson -- b.1/16/1998
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Roxann's daughter

JaJuan Dawson -- b.11/5/1977 d.7/12/2015 (37)
NFL Wide Receiver

John "Marmaduke" Dawson -- b.6/16/1945 N.S. d.7/20/2009 N.S. (64)
Rock and Roll Musician, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Grateful Dead, Riders of the Purple Sage

Lake Dawson -- b.1/2/1972
NFL Wide Receiver

Leonard Ray "Len" Dawson -- b.6/20/1935 N.S. d.8/24/2022 N.S. (87)
Football Announcer, NFL Quarterback
Names/Places: b. in Alliance, OH
Misc: he once fumbled the ball 7 times in a game in 1964; 6x AFL All-Star; Super Bowl IV MVP; Chiefs #16 retired
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (1957-1959), Cleveland Browns (1960-1961), Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs (1962-1975)

Les Dawson -- b.2/2/1931 N.S. d.6/10/1993 N.S. (62)
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, English

Peter Dawson -- b.1/31/1882 d.9/26/1961 (79)
Pop Singer, Australian

Rian Dawson -- b.12/18/1987 N.S.
Pop Drummer
Group Names: All Time Low

Richard Dawson -- b.11/20/1932 d.6/2/2012 (79)
Actor, Game Show Host, Panelist, English
Names/Places: Diana Dors' hubby
TV Shows: Hogan's Heroes (as Captain Peter Newkirk), Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, New Dick Van Dyke, Match Game (panelist), I've Got a Secret (panelist), Family Feud (star), Masquerade Party (emcee)

Rosario Dawson -- b.5/9/1979
Actress, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: Grindhouse, Death Proof, Josie and the Pussycats, The Rundown, Alexander, Sin City, Eagle Eye, Seven Pounds

Trent Dawson -- b.2/4/1971
Actor

William L. Dawson -- b.4/26/1886 d.11/9/1970 (84)
Congressperson

Andra Day -- b.12/30/1984 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer

Benjamin Day -- b.4/10/1810 d.12/21/1889 (79)
Publisher (m)
Misc: founded the New York Sun newspaper

Bob Day -- b.2/2/1941 N.S. d.11/25/2013 N.S. (72)
Pop Singer, English
Group Names: The Allisons

Bob Colin Day -- b.2/21/1942 d.??/??/1961
Singer, British

Bobby Day -- b.7/1/1930 d.7/27/1990 (60)
Author (m), Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN:Robert James Byrd Sr.
Misc: Doo Wop; some say b. in 1932
Song Titles: Rockin' Robin

Bruce Day -- b.5/4/1951 d.6/30/1999 N.S. (48)
Singer, Bassist
Group Names: Santana, Pablo Cruise

Charlie Day -- b.2/9/1976
Writer (m), Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (as Charlie Kelly and creator)
Movie Titles: Monsters University, Pacific Rim, Horrible Bosses, The Lego Movie
Video Games: Lego Dimensions, Disney Infinity

Clarence Day -- b.11/18/1874 d.12/28/1935 (61)
Essayist, Humorist
Book Titles: Life With Father

Clarence Henry "Hap" Day -- b.6/1/1901 N.S. d.2/17/1990 N.S. (88)
NHL Coach, NHL Defensive
Misc: played 1924-1938
Sports Teams: Toronto St. Pats/Maple Leafs, New York Americans

Darren Day -- b.7/17/1968 N.S.
Actor, Singer, Snooker Player, English
Misc: stage: Godspell, Grease, Defending the Caveman, We Will Rock You
TV Shows: Hollyoaks (recurring)

Dennis (Actor) Day -- b.7/12/1942 N.S. d.7/??/2018 N.S. (76)
Actor, Singer
TV Shows: Mickey Mouse Club

Dennis (Comedian) Day -- b.5/21/1916 N.S. d.6/22/1988 N.S. (72)
TV/Radio Actor, Tenor, Irish
Names/Places: RN:Eugene Denis McNulty
Misc: some say b. in 1918
Song Titles: Clancy Lowered The Boom, Danny Boy
TV Shows: RCA Victor Show, Jack Benny Show

Doris Day -- b.4/3/1922 N.S. d.5/13/2019 N.S. (97)
Christian Scientist, Vegetarian, TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m), Adult-Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Cincinnatti, Oh.; RN:Doris Mary von Kappelhoff; NN: Girl Next Door
TV Shows: Doris Day Show (as Doris Martin)
Movie Titles: Tha Man Who Knew Too Much, Pillow Talk, Calamity Jane

Dorothy Day -- b.11/8/1897 d.11/29/1980 (83)
Author (m), Social Reformer
Misc: Catholic Worker Movement

E. Jay Day -- b.9/13/1981
Songwriter, Singer
TV Shows: American Idol (Finalist #10 2002)

Edith Day -- b.4/10/1896 d.5/1/1971 (75)
Stage Actress, Singer

Felicia Day -- b.6/28/1979
Writer (m), Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Eureka (as Holly Marten), The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (as Ginger Root voice), TableTop (producer), The Guild (producer and as Codex), The Flog (producer), Co-optitude (producer)

J. Edward Day -- b.10/11/1914 d.10/29/1996 (82)
Chef (m)
Misc: the Zip Code in 1963

James Day -- b.4/21/1899 d.1/5/1983 (83)
Author (m), Publisher (m), British

Jason Day -- b.11/12/1987 N.S.
Golfer, Australian

Jimmy Day -- b.1/9/1934 d.1/22/1999 (65)
Country Guitarist
Misc: a steel guitarist who performed with Willie Nelson and became one of the most in-demand musicians in Nashville

Laraine Day -- b.10/13/1920 d.11/10/2007 (87)
TV/Movie Actress, TV Hostess, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Roosevelt, UT; a twin; RN:Laraine Johnson

Leon Day -- b.10/30/1916 d.3/13/1995 (78)
Baseball Figure
Misc: a star pitcher in the Negro Leagues who was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame just six days before his death

Linda Day -- b.8/12/1938 d.10/23/2009 (71)
TV Director (m)

Marceline Day -- b.4/24/1908 d.2/16/2000 (91)
Movie Actress
Misc: sidekick of Buster Keaton, Stan Laurel and others

Mark "Cow" Day -- b.12/29/1961
Alternative Rock Guitarist
Group Names: Happy Mondays

Mikey Day -- b.3/20/1980 N.S.
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Mad, The Underground, Saturday Night Live, Robot Chicken
Movie Titles: Brother Nature

Morris Day -- b.12/13/1957
Actor, Composer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Time, soloist

Ned Day -- b.11/11/1911 d.11/26/1971 (60)
Bowler
Misc: 3x ABC champion

Pat Alan Day -- b.10/13/1953
Horse Jockey

Steve Day -- b.4/9/1963
Trombonist

Todd Day -- b.1/7/1970
NBA Guard

Valerie Day -- b.11/20/1959
Hip-Pop Singer, Jazz Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Nu Shooz

William Rufus Day -- b.4/17/1849 d.7/9/1923 (74)
Supreme Court Justice

Cecil Day-Lewis -- b.4/27/1904 d.5/22/1972 (68)
Poet (m), Irish
Misc: poet-laureate

Daniel Day-Lewis -- b.4/29/1958
Movie Actor, English
Names/Places: Jill Balcon & Cecil's son
Misc: some say b. 1957
Movie Titles: Lincoln, My Left Foot, The Last of the Mohicans, In the Name of the Father, The Crucible, The Boxer, Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood

Gabriel Day Day-Lewis -- b.4/9/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Isabelle Adjani and Daniel's son

Manish Dayal -- b.6/17/1983 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Resident, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Movie Titles: Viceroy's House, The Hundred-Foot Journey

Assaf Dayan -- b.11/23/1945 d.5/1/2014 N.S. (68)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer (m), Director (m), Israeli
Names/Places: aka Assi Dayan or Asaf "Assi" Dayan

Moshe Dayan -- b.5/20/1915 d.10/16/1981 (66)
Leader
Misc: Defense Minister of Israel

Cory Daye -- b.4/25/1952
Actress, Singer
Group Names: Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, Kid Creole & The Coconuts

Irene Daye -- b.1/17/1918 d.11/1/1971 (53)
Singer

Junior Daye -- b.6/26/1950
Rock and Roll Singer, British
Group Names: Sweet Sensation

Ken Dayley -- b.2/25/1959
MLB Pitcher, American

Ron Dayne -- b.3/14/1978 N.S.
NFL Runningback, College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1999); Wisconsin Badgers #33 retired
Sports Teams: University of Wisconsin, New York Giants (2000-2004), Denver Broncos (2005), Houston Texans (2006-2007)

Taylor Dayne -- b.3/7/1962
Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Long Island, N.Y.; RN:Lesley Wonderman
Misc: some also say b. 1963, This Day In Rock listed 3/7 and 7/3.
Song Titles: Tell It To My Heart, Prove Your Love, I'll Always Love You, Don't Rush Me, With Every Beat of My Heart, Love Will Lead You Back, I'll Be Your Shelter, Heart of Stone
Album Titles: Tell It To My Heart, Can't Fight Fate

Danny Dayton -- b.11/20/1923 d.2/6/1999 (75)
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: Married to Dagmar in 1950's
TV Shows: All in the Family (as Hank Pivnik)

Jonathan Dayton -- b.10/16/1760 d.10/9/1824 (63)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier, Congressperson

Ronnie Dayton -- b.9/29/1934 N.S. d.8/27/2005 N.S. (70)
Actor, Stuntman
Movie Titles: Pajama Party, Beach Blanket Bingo, How To Stuff a Wild Bikini, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine

Ronny Dayton -- b.4/26/1946
Rock and Roll Performer
Names/Places: RN:John Wilkin, NN: Bucky
Misc: "Hot Rod" musician
Song Titles: G.T.O. (wrote the song for Ronny & The Daytonas)

Éric Dazé -- b.7/2/1975
NHL Player, Canadian

Db -- b.??/??/????

Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh -- b.2/13/1958 N.S.
Prime Minister (m), Libyan

Dc -- b.??/??/????

Ileana D'Cruz -- b.11/1/1987 N.S.
Actress, India

Dd -- b.??/??/????

De -- b.??/??/????

Najee De-Tiege -- b.10/13/1989 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Power Rangers Super Samurai (as the Blue Ranger)

Gloria Dea -- b.8/25/1922 N.S. d.3/18/2023 N.S. (100)
Artist, Actress, Magician (m), Dancer (m)

John Deacon -- b.8/19/1951 N.S.
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Group Names: Queen

Mike Deacon -- b.4/30/1945
Keyboardist, British
Misc: sought-after sessionist in the U.K.

Richard Deacon -- b.5/14/1921 N.S. d.8/8/1984 N.S. (63)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Leave it to Beaver (as Mr. Fred Rutherford), Date With the Angels, Dick Van Dyke Show (as Melvin Cooley), Mothers-in-Law (as Roger Buell), B.J. & the Bear, Pruitts of Southhampton

Adam Deadmarsh -- b.5/10/1975
NHL Player, Canadian

Alfred Deakin -- b.8/3/1856 d.10/7/1919 (63)
Prime Minister (m), Australian
Misc: P.M. (1903-04, 1905-08, 1909-10), who shaped many of the policies of the new commonwealth, especially those dealing with restriction of nonwhite immigration, social welfare, and protection of domestic industry.

Paul Deakin -- b.9/2/1959
Country Drummer
Group Names: The Mavericks

Kelley Deal -- b.6/10/1961
Songwriter, Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Breeders, soloist

Kim Deal -- b.6/10/1961
Songwriter, Bassist, Modern Rock Singer
Names/Places: RN: Kimberley Ann Deal
Group Names: The Pixies, Breeders

Nathan Deal -- b.8/25/1942 N.S.
Governor (m), Attorney (m)

Joaquim de Almeida -- b.3/15/1957 N.S.
Actor, Portuguese
TV Shows: 24
Movie Titles: Desperado, Fast Five, Clear and Present Danger, Behind Enemy Lines

Alfred Dean -- b.8/24/1915 d.12/21/1970 (55)
MLB Player

Arthur H. Dean -- b.10/16/1898 d.11/30/1987 (89)
Government Official (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)

Billy Dean -- b.4/2/1962
Country Singer/Guitarist

Christopher Dean -- b.7/27/1958
Figure Skater, Olympic Athlete, English
Names/Places: husband of skater Jill Trenary
Misc: with Jayne Torvill, he won 4 straight world ice dancing titles (1981-84); won Olympic gold medal at Sarajevo in 1988 then turned pro; returned to take bronze medal at 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer.

Daffy Dean -- b.8/14/1913 d.3/17/1981 O.S. (67)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: Dizzy's brother
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals

Dinky Dean -- b.11/3/1918 d.8/18/2002 (83)
Movie Actor

Dixie Dean -- b.1/22/1907 d.3/1/1980 (73)
Soccer Player, English

"Dizzy" Dean -- b.1/16/1911 d.7/17/1974 (63)
Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Lukas, AR; RFN:Jerome Jan Hannah
Misc: 4x All-Star, 4x MLB strikeout leader, 2x MLB wins leader, NL MVP 1934; St. Louis Cardinal "Gashouse Gang" colorful pitcher; Dean won 163 games and lost 101. His lifetime ERA was 3.03. He once struck out 17 batters in a single game, then a record, but since bettered (Roger Clemens fanned 20); mentioned in "Who's On First?"; Cardinals #17 retired and in Cardinals Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1930, 1932-1937), Chicago Cubs (1938-1941), St. Louis Browns (1947)

Eddie Dean -- b.7/9/1907 d.3/4/1999 (91)
Actor, Singer
Misc: Cowboy actor

Eli Dean -- b.6/15/1993
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Cathy Massie & Billy's girl

Ester Dean -- b.4/15/1982 N.S.
Actress, Singer

Everett Dean -- b.3/18/1898 N.S. d.10/26/1993 N.S. (95)
College Baseball Coach, College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Indiana University (basketball player 1918-1921, basketball coach 1924-1938, baseball coach 1925-1938), Carleton College (basketball coach 1921-1924), Stanford University (basketball coach 1938-1951, baseball coach 1950-1955)

Fabian Dean -- b.4/11/1929 d.1/15/1971 (41)
Actor
TV Shows: Tim Conway Show

Fred Dean -- b.2/24/1952 N.S. d.10/14/2020 N.S. (68)
NFL Player
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl champ; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Lousiana Tech, San Diego Chargers (1975-1981), San Francisco 49ers (1981-1985)

Hazell Dean -- b.10/27/1956
Songwriter, Singer, Dance-Pop Performer, English
Names/Places: LN:Poole

Howard Dean -- b.11/17/1948 N.S.
Governor (m)
Misc: his widely rebroadcast of his loud outburst in his public address after the 2004 Iowa Democratic caucuses led to the downfall of his Presidential campaign; former Vermont Governor

Ira Dean -- b.8/23/1969 N.S.
Singer, Country Bassist
Group Names: Trick Pony

Isabel Dean -- b.5/29/1918 d.7/27/1997 (79)
Actress, English

Ivor Dean -- b.4/29/1907 d.8/10/1974 (67)
Actor, British
TV Shows: The Saint (as Inspector Claude Teal)

James Dean -- b.2/8/1931 d.9/30/1955 (24)
Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Marion, IN; RN:James Byron
Misc: still has a cult following
Movie Titles: East of Eden, Giant, Rebel Without a Cause

Jeremy Dean -- b.2/27/1972
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Nine Days

Jimmy Dean -- b.8/10/1928 N.S. d.6/13/2010 N.S. (81)
Businessperson, Actor, Composer, Pianist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Plainview, TX; RN:Seth Ward
Misc: Sausage King
Song Titles: Big Bad John
TV Shows: Daniel Boone (as Josh Clements), Jimmy Dean Show (as host)

Joe Dean Jr. -- b.7/18/1989 N.S.
Bluegrass Guitarist
Group Names: Dailey and Vincent, soloist

John Wesley Dean III -- b.10/14/1938 N.S.
Author (m), Presidential Aide, Attorney (m)
Misc: ex-White House counsel; Watergate figure

Johnny Dean -- b.11/9/1941 N.S. d.3/8/2022 N.S. (80)
Singer, Bassist
Group Names: Reflections

Kevin Dean -- b.4/1/1969
NHL Coach, NHL Player, American

Kiley Dean -- b.4/12/1982 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer

Larry Dean -- b.6/4/1936
Singer
TV Shows: Lawrence Welk Show

Laura Dean -- b.5/27/1963
Actress
Names/Places: RN: Laura Francine Deutscher
Movie Titles: Fame (as Lisa), Chicago, Almost You

Laura Dean -- b.12/3/1945
Choreographer (m), Dancer (m), Composer

Letitia Dean -- b.11/14/1967
Actress, Singer, English
TV Shows: EastEnders (as Sharon Watts), The Hello Girls

Loren Dean -- b.7/31/1969 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Enemy of the State, Apollo 13, Gattaca, Space Cowboys, Mumford

Man Mountain Dean -- b.6/30/1891 d.5/29/1953 (61)
Wrestler

Mike Dean -- b.2/11/1962 N.S.
Personality
TV Shows: Zoom (1973-1974)

Morton Dean -- b.8/22/1935
Newscaster, Journalist
Misc: CBS News

Paul Dean -- b.2/19/1957
Rock and Roll Guitarist, Canadian
Group Names: Loverboy

Penny Lee Dean -- b.??/??/???? N.S.
Swimmer, American

Priscilla Dean -- b.11/25/1896 d.12/27/1987 (91)
Actress

Rob Dean -- b.4/23/1955
Illustrator (m), Alternative Rock Guitarist, English
Group Names: Japan

Ron Dean -- b.??/??/????
Actor
TV Shows: Early Edition (as Detective Marion Zeke Crumb)

Tommy Dean -- b.1/23/1965
Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Asphalt Ballet

William Friske Dean -- b.8/1/1899 d.8/24/1981 (82)
General
Misc: World War II and the Korean War

Joaquim Pedro De Andrade -- b.5/25/1932 d.9/10/1988 (56)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Director (m), Brazilian

Doris Deane -- b.1/20/1900 d.3/24/1974 (74)
Actress

Geoff Deane -- b.12/10/1954
Songwriter, Singer, British
Group Names: Modern Romance

Meredith Deane -- b.8/9/1989
Actress
TV Shows: Once and Again (as Zoe Manning)
Movie Titles: 28 Days, Giving It Up

Sandy Deane -- b.1/31/1940 or 1/30/1943
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Jay & the Americans

Silas Deane -- b.12/24/1737 J-LD or 1/4/1738 N.S. d.9/23/1789 (51)
Revolutionary (m), Politician (m), Diplomat (m), Merchant
Misc: First U.S. diplomat sent abroad (1776), who helped secure much-needed French aid for the American Revolutionary cause.

Barbara DeAngelis -- b.3/4/1951
Author (m), Lecturer, Psychologist (m), TV Talk Show Hostess
Book Titles: How to Make Love All the Time, Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know, Are You The One for Me?, Real Moments
TV Shows: The Barbara De Angelis Show

Victoria de Angelis -- b.4/28/2000 N.S.
Rock Musician

Eric Dearborn -- b.9/26/1979
Actor
Movie Titles: D.E.B.S., Ring of Darkness, The Assassin X: Origin

Henry Dearborn -- b.2/23/1751 d.6/6/1829 (78)
Military Leader

James Dearden -- b.9/14/1949
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), English
Movie Titles: A Kiss Before Dying, Pascali's Island, Rogue Trader, Fatal Attraction

Robin Dearden -- b.12/4/1953
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Fantasy Hospital
Movie Titles: Last Chance, Wooly Boys, Stitches

Deana Deardruff -- b.5/8/1957 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 4 X 100m swimmer (Olympic-gold-1972)

Blossom Dearie -- b.4/28/1926 d.2/7/2009 (82)
Songwriter, Singer, Pianist
Song Titles: Blue Stars

Edgar Dearing -- b.5/4/1893 d.8/17/1974 (81)
Actor
Movie Titles: Free & Easy, Abraham Lincoln

Ana de Armas -- b.4/30/1988 N.S.
Actress, Cuban

River Russell Deary -- b.6/9/2007
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Keri Russell and Shane's son

Terry Deary -- b.1/3/1946 N.S.
Children's Author (m), English
Book Titles: Horrible Histories (series), Master Crook's (series)

Willa Lou Deary -- b.12/27/2011
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Keri Russell and Shane's daughter

Justin Deas -- b.3/30/1948
Actor

Mike Deasy -- b.2/4/1941 N.S.
Guitarist

Jeffrey Deaver -- b.5/6/1950
Mystery Writer (m), Crime Writer (m)

Michael Deavers -- b.4/11/1938 d.8/18/2007 (69)
Presidential Aide
Misc: president Ronald Reagan's adviser

Pedro Menédez de Avilés -- b.2/15/1519 J+CD d.9/17/1574 Ju-1 (55)
Explorer (m), Spanish

Ramón Pérez de Ayala -- b.8/9/1880 d.8/5/1962 (81)
Novelist, Poet (m), Critic (m), Spanish

Anthony DeBaise -- b.4/3/1987
Actor
Names/Places: Victor's twin

Victor DeBaise -- b.4/3/1987
Actor
Names/Places: Anthony's twin

Dr. Michael E. DeBakey -- b.9/7/1908 d.7/11/2008 (99)
Surgeon (m)
Misc: the first artficial heart transplanter

Vasco Nunez de Balboa -- b.??/??/1475 d.??/??/1519
Explorer (m)
Misc: born c. 1475, died around January 12-21 of 1519

Honoré de Balzac -- b.5/20/1799 d.8/18/1850 (51)
Novelist, Playwright (m), French

Brenda De Banzie -- b.7/28/1915 d.3/5/1981 (65)
Actress
Movie Titles: 39 Steps

Marquis François de Barbé-Marbois -- b.1/31/1745 N.S. d.2/12/1837 N.S. (92)
Diplomat (m), French

Bobby DeBarge -- b.3/5/1956 d.8/16/1995 (39)
Singer
Names/Places: aka Robert or Robby

Bunny DeBarge -- b.3/15/1955
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: DeBarge

Chico Debarge -- b.6/23/1970
Singer
Group Names: DeBarge, soloist

El DeBarge -- b.6/4/1961
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN:Eldra
Group Names: DeBarge, soloist
Song Titles: Time Will Reveal, Stay With Me, Rhythm of the Night (pervious titles as lead of DeBarge), Who's Johnny (parodied into "Here's Johnny" by "Weird Al" Yankovic)

James DeBarge -- b.8/22/1963
Keyboardist, Saxophonist, Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: Janet Jackson's ex-
Group Names: DeBarge

Kristinia DeBarge -- b.3/8/1990
Rhythm and Blues Singer

Mark DeBarge -- b.6/19/1959
Saxophonist, Trumpeter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: DeBarge

Randy DeBarge -- b.8/6/1958
Bassist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: DeBarge

Tommy Debarge -- b.9/6/1957 N.S. d.10/21/2021 N.S. (64)
Bassist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: DeBarge

Paul Comte de Barras -- b.6/30/1755 N.S. d.1/29/1829 N.S. (73)
Revolutionary (m), French

Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. -- b.11/6/1946
NFL Owner, NFL Player
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers (owned)

Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. -- b.5/17/1909 d.12/19/1994 (85)
Businessperson
Misc: (Anthony Paonessa), real estate entrepreneur, invented the shopping mall

Heinrich De Bary -- b.1/26/1831 d.1/19/1888 (56)
Botanist (m), Microbiologist (m), Surgeon (m), German

Jackie Debatin -- b.10/24/1970
Actress, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: Skeleton Man, BachelorMan, Trouble

Carol Ficatier De Beaufort -- b.2/20/1958
Actress, Model, Playmate, French
Names/Places: RN:Carol Ficatier
Misc: December 1985

India de Beaufort -- b.6/27/1987 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, English
TV Shows: All Hail King Julien (as Clover / Crimson), Blood and Oil (as Julia Jackman)
Movie Titles: Run Fatboy Run, Jane by Design

Simone de Beauvoir -- b.1/9/1908 d.4/14/1986 (78)
Novelist, Essayist, Philosopher (m), Feminist, French

Billy DeBeck -- b.4/15/1890 d.11/11/1942 (52)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Barney Google

Michael Debello -- b.4/15/1947
Singer

Steven L. DeBerg -- b.1/19/1954
NFL Quarterback
Misc: b. Jan 18?; 33,872 career yards
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins

Cyranno de Bergerac -- b.3/6/1619 N.S. d.7/28/1655 N.S. (36)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Soldier, French
Book Titles: A Voyage to the Moon

Forrest DeBernardi -- b.2/3/1899 d.4/29/1970 (71)
College Basketball Player
Misc: AAU championships (Kansas City Athletic Club, 1921, Hillyard Shine Alls, 1926-27, Cook Paint Company, 1928-29); 7-time AAU All-America

Allie Deberry -- b.10/26/1994 N.S.
Actress, Model
TV Shows: A.N.T. Farm
Movie Titles: Lazer Team, Shake It Up!, Spirit Riders

Fisher DeBerry -- b.6/8/1938
College Baseball Coach, College Football Coach, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Wofford College (football player 1956-1960, football coach 1969-1970, baseball coach 1970), Appalachaiun State (football coach 1971-1979), Air Force (football coach 1980-2006)

Bill De Blasio -- b.5/8/1961
Mayor (m)
Misc: New York City

Alycia Debnam-Carey -- b.7/20/1993 N.S.
Actress, Australian
TV Shows: The Walking Dead (as Alicia Clark), The 100 (recurring)
Movie Titles: Into The Storm, The Devil's Hand

Steve DeBoard -- b.4/5/1968
Rock and Roll Drummer
Names/Places: RFMN:Stephen Joseph
Group Names: Slammin' Gladys

Nicole De Boer -- b.12/20/1970 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), Canadian
TV Shows: The Dead Zone (as Sarah Bracknell Bannerman), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (as Lieutenant Ezri Dax)

Jan De Bont -- b.10/22/1943
Producer/Director (m), Cinematographer (m), Dutch (Netherlands)

Dorothy "Echo" DeBorba -- b.3/28/1925 N.S. d.6/1/2010 N.S. (85)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Our Gang

Juan De Borbon -- b.6/20/1913 d.4/1/1993 (79)
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: King Carlos I of Spain's father

Jean Étienne de Boré -- b.12/27/1741 N.S. d.2/2/1820 N.S. (78)
Businessperson, French
Misc: Founder of the sugar industry in Louisiana.

Jerry De Borg -- b.10/30/1963
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: Jesus Jones

Ariana DeBose -- b.1/25/1991 N.S.
Actress

Philippe DeBroca -- b.3/15/1933 d.11/26/2004 (71)
Filmmaker, Movie Director (m), French

Louis de Broglie -- b.8/15/1892 d.3/19/1987 (94)
Physicist (m), French

Inge de Bruijn -- b.8/24/1973 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch Republican

Jean de Brunhoff -- b.12/9/1899 d.10/16/1937 (37)
Children's Author (m), French
Book Titles: Babar the Elephant

Laurent de Brunhoff -- b.8/30/1925 N.S.
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m), French
Book Titles: Babar the Elephant (series created by his father)

Louie DeBrusk -- b.3/19/1971
NHL Player, Canadian

Kevin De Bruyne -- b.6/28/1991 N.S.
Soccer Player, Belgiumese

Eugene Victor Debs -- b.11/5/1855 d.10/20/1926 (70)
Politician (m), Labor Leader, Social Reformer
Misc: American Railway railroad labor union founder

Alice de Buhr -- b.9/4/1949
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Fanny

Chris DeBurgh -- b.10/15/1948
Composer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, Argentine, Irish
Names/Places: RN:Christopher Davidson
Song Titles: The Lady in Red

Frédérik Edouard Robert "Fred" Deburghgraeve -- b.6/1/1973 N.S.
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Belgiumese

Kurt Debus -- b.11/29/1908 d.10/10/1983 (74)
Government Official (m)
Misc: director of NASA's Cape Canaveral

David A. "Dave" DeBusschere -- b.10/16/1940 N.S. d.5/14/2003 N.S. (62)
Executive, NBA Coach, NBA Forward
Names/Places: NN:Defensive Dave
Misc: three-time All-American for U. Of Detroit, then a NBA star for the Detroit Pistons and New York Kncikerbockers. The youngest player / coach in NBA history for Detroit, age 24. Later, also commissioner of the ABA. Was a player-coach of Detroit Pistons (1964-67); played in 8 All-Star games; won 2 NBA titles as player with NY Knicks; ABA commissioner (1975-76); also pitched 2 seasons for Chicago White Sox (1962-63) with 3-4 record; Knicks #22 retired; May 14 is the date of announcement of death
Sports Teams: Unversity of Detroit (1959-1962), Detroit Pistons (player 1962-1968, coach 1964-1967), New York Knicks (1969-1974)

Claude DeBussy -- b.8/22/1862 d.3/25/1918 (55)
Composer, Musician, French
Names/Places: FN:Achille; d. in Paris

Peter Debye -- b.3/24/1884 d.11/2/1966 (82)
Chemist (m), Physicist (m), Dutch (Netherlands)

Iain de Caestecker -- b.12/29/1987
Actor, Scottish
TV Shows: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (as Leo Fitz)
Movie Titles: Filth, Not Another Happy Ending, Lost River

Marie Anne de Cupis de Camargo -- b.4/15/1710 N.S. d.4/20/1770 N.S. (60)
Ballerina (f), Belgiumese

L. Sprague DeCamp -- b.11/27/1907 d.11/6/2000 (92)
Science Fiction Writer (m)
Misc: Penned more than 100 science-fiction and fantasy books and contributed to stories about the fictional character "Conan the Barbarian."

Rosemary DeCamp -- b.11/14/1910 d.2/20/2001 (90)
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Prescott, AZ
TV Shows: The Life of Riley (as Peg Riley), Bob Cummings Show (as Margaret MacDonald), That Girl (as Helen Marie)

José Raoul de Capriles -- b.2/13/1912 d.2/21/1969 (57)
Fencer, American

Bob DeCarlo -- b.1/9/1941
Comedian
Misc: inducted into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame
Group Names: The Delegates
Song Titles: Convention '72 (break-in record)

Mark DeCarlo -- b.6/23/1962
Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host
Misc: Studs; travel and foodie expert

Yvonne De Carlo -- b.9/1/1922 d.1/8/2007 (84)
TV/Movie Actress, Canadian
Names/Places: b. in Vancouver, B.C.; RN:Peggy Yvonne Middleton
TV Shows: The Munsters (as Lily Munster)
Movie Titles: The Ten Commandments

Stephen Decatur -- b.1/5/1779 N.S. d.3/22/1820 N.S. (41)
Naval Officer
Misc: war of 1812; he commanded the U.S. forces who won a battle on the shores of Tripoli to free Christian captives in Algeria.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra -- b.9/29/1547 O.S. or 10/9/1547 N.S. d.4/12/1616 O.S. (68) or 4/22/1616 N.S. (68)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Spanish
Book Titles: Don Quixote (creator), The Man Of LaMancha

Carmella DeCesare -- b.7/1/1982
Model, Playmate
Misc: April 2003; Playboy Playmate of the Year 2004

Ian Dech -- b.8/7/1964
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Guitarist, English
Group Names: EMF

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro -- b.10/18/1929
King, Head of State (m), Nicaraguan
Misc: of Nicaragua

Samuel de Champlain -- b.7/3/1567 d.12/25/1635 (68)
Explorer (m), French

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin -- b.5/1/1881 d.4/10/1955 (73)
Philosopher (m), Palentologist (m), Priest, French

Pierre Francis Xavier de Charlevoix -- b.10/24/1682 N.S. d.2/1/1761 N.S. (78)
Explorer (m), Traveler (m), French

Bryan Dechart -- b.3/17/1987 N.S.
Actor, Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, American
TV Shows: Jane By Design
Movie Titles: The Remaining
Video Games: Detroit: Become Human

François René de Chateaubriand -- b.9/4/1768 N.S. d.7/4/1848 N.S. (79)
Novelist, Poet (m), Explorer (m), Historian (m), Statesman (m), French
Misc: cooked steak the French way

Gregg Dechert -- b.5/13/1952
Singer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, Canadian
Group Names: Uriah Heep

Giorgio de Chirico -- b.7/10/1888 d.11/19/1978 (90)
Painter (m), Greek, Italian

Doug DeCinces -- b.8/29/1950
MLB Third Baseman

Inspectah Deck -- b.7/6/1970
Music Producer, Rapper
Names/Places: RN:Jason Hunter
Group Names: Wu-Tang Clan

Brooklyn Decker -- b.4/12/1987 N.S.
Actress, Internet Video Actress, Model
TV Shows: Grace and Frankie
Movie Titles: Just Go With It, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Battleship

Carol Decker -- b.9/10/1957
Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer, English
Group Names: T'Pau

Diana Decker -- b.9/1/1925 N.S. d.1/4/2019 N.S. (93)
Actress, Singer, American, British
Misc: popular in the 40s to early 60s

Eric Decker -- b.3/15/1987 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver

Forrest Bradley Decker -- b.3/31/2018 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jessie James Decker and Eric's son

Gordon S. Decker -- b.1/16/1884 d.??/??/????
Inventor (m), Businessperson, Entrepreneur
Misc: Electric Drill Co. founder

Jessie James Decker -- b.4/12/1988 N.S.
Country Singer, Italian
Song Titles: Wanted

Steve Decker -- b.10/25/1965
MLB Coach, MLB Catcher

Mary Decker-Slaney -- b.8/4/1958
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field
Misc: U.S. middle distance runner; has held 7 separate American track & field records from the 800 to 10,000 meters; won both 1,500 and 3,000 meters at 1983 World Championships in Helsinki, but no Olympic medals.

Andrew Declercq -- b.2/1/1973
NBA Coach, NBA Player

Deco -- b.8/27/1977 N.S.
Soccer Player, Brazilian

Dennis De Concini -- b.5/8/1937
Senator (m)

Pedro DeCordoba -- b.9/28/1881 d.9/16/1950 (68)
Movie Actor
Misc: d. Sep 17?

Aubrey Lee de Cordova -- b.11/20/1941
Bassist
Group Names: String-A-Longs

Frederick DeCordova -- b.10/27/1910 d.9/15/2001 (90)
Movie Producer (m), TV Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Tonight Show

Ted DeCorsia -- b.9/29/1905 d.4/11/1973 (67)
Actor
Misc: some say b. in 1903 or 1904
TV Shows: Steve Canyon, Rawhide
Movie Titles: The Killing, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Lady of Shanghai, The Naked City

Pierre de Coubertin -- b.1/1/1863 d.9/2/1937 (74)
Sports Figure, French
Misc: founder & president of the modern International Olympic Committee 1896-1925

Charles-Augustin de Coulomb -- b.6/14/1736 N.S. d.8/23/1806 N.S. (70)
Scientist (m), Inventor (m), French
Misc: measured the force of magnetic & electrical attraction

Jan Ignace Baudouin de Courtenay -- b.3/13/1845 d.11/3/1929 (84)
Author (m), Linguist, Polish

Midge Decter -- b.7/25/1927 N.S. d.5/9/2022 N.S. (94)
Author (m), Journalist
Misc: neoconservative

Javier Pérez de Cuéllar -- b.1/19/1920 N.S. d.3/4/2020 N.S. (100)
Diplomat (m), Peruvian
Misc: ex-U.N. Secretary General

Julius Dedekind -- b.10/6/1831 d.2/12/1916 (84)
Mathematician (m), German
Misc: algebra, irrational numbers

Dave Dederer -- b.10/5/1964
Modern Rock Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Presidents of the United States of America

José de Diego -- b.4/16/1866 d.7/16/1918 (52)
Revolutionary (m), Puerto Rican

Jim Dedrick -- b.4/4/1968
MLB Player

Christian DeDuve -- b.10/2/1917 d.5/4/2013 (95)
Biochemist (m), Biologist (m), British
Misc: Cytologist

Aisha Dee -- b.9/13/1993 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: The Saddie Club, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Chasing Life
Movie Titles: Skyrunners

Billy Dee -- b.9/25/1951 O.S.
XXX-rated actor

Dave Dee -- b.12/17/1941 d.1/9/2009 (67)
Singer, Tambourinist, British
Names/Places: RN:David Harman
Group Names: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick, and Tich

Frances Dee -- b.11/26/1907 d.3/6/2004 (96)
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Joel McCrea's wife
Misc: her family says b. 1909

Joey Dee -- b.6/11/1940
Songwriter, Singer, American
Names/Places: b. in Passaic, NJ; RN:Joseph DiNicola
Group Names: Joey Dee & the Starliters (lead)
Song Titles: Peppermint Twist

John Dee -- b.7/13/1527 d.12/??/1608
Astrologer (m), Astronomer (m), Mathematician (m), Navigator, Magician/Illusionist (m), English
Misc: died in 1608 or 1609

Johnny Dee -- b.10/20/1961
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Group Names: Honeymoon Suite

Johnny Dee -- b.4/6/1964
Heavy Metal Drummer
Group Names: Britny Fox

Kiki Dee -- b.3/6/1947
Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in Yorkshire; RN:Paulene Matthews
Group Names: Kiki Dee Band, soloist
Song Titles: Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Elton John), I've Got the Music In Me, True Love (with Elton John)
Album Titles: Kiki Dee

Lenny Dee -- b.1/5/1923 d.2/12/2006 (83)
Musician, Organist

Mikkey Dee -- b.10/31/1963 N.S.
Heavy Metal Drummer, Swedish
Misc: his name sounds like a fast food restaraunt
Group Names: The Scorpions, King Diamond, Don Dokken, Motorhead

Ruby Dee -- b.10/27/1922 d.6/11/2014 (91)
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Cleveland, OH; RN:Ruby Ann Wallace, Ossie Davis' wife
TV Shows: Peyton Place, Roots

Sandra Dee -- b.4/23/1942 d.2/20/2005 (62)
TV/Movie Actress, Singer, Model
Names/Places: b. in Bayone, NJ; RN:Alexandra Zuck; Boddy Darin's ex-
Movie Titles: Gidget (series)

Sylvia Dee -- b.10/22/1914 d.6/12/1967 (52)
Songwriter

Tommy Dee -- b.7/7/1935 d.1/26/2007 (71)
Music Executive, Music Producer, Radio Disc Jock, Singer
Names/Places: RN:Thomas Donaldson
Misc: Music Promoter
Song Titles: Three Stars

Cat Deeley -- b.10/23/1976
TV Hostess, Model, English
TV Shows: So You Think You Can Dance

Barrett Deems -- b.3/1/1914 N.S. d.9/15/1998 N.S. (84)
Jazz Drummer
Misc: world's fastest drummer

Paula Deen -- b.1/19/1947 N.S.
Chef (m)

Brett Deenen -- b.10/28/1979
Songwriter, Folk Singer

Troy Deeney -- b.6/29/1988 N.S.
Soccer Striker, English

Rob Deer -- b.9/29/1960
MLB Outfielder
Sports Teams: Milwaukee Brewers

John Deere -- b.2/7/1804 d.5/17/1886 (82)
Inventor (m), Manufacturer
Misc: The Steel Plow; pioneer manufacturer of agricultural implements.

William Deering -- b.4/25/1826 d.12/9/1913 (87)
Manufacturer
Misc: of farm machinery

Julie Dees -- b.10/12/1947 N.S.
Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: RN:Julie McWhirter; Rick Dees' wife & assistant
TV Shows: Casper the Friendly Ghost (1980s), Jeannie (1970s), TV Bloopers

Morris Dees -- b.12/16/1936
Attorney (m)

Rick Dees -- b.3/14/1950
Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Jacksonville, FL; RN:Rigdon Osmond Dees III
Misc: Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 (radio); some say b. 1951
Group Names: Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots, soloist
Song Titles: Disco Duck
TV Shows: Solid Gold, Into the Night With Rick Dees

Rod Dees -- b.2/13/1951
Bassist, British
Group Names: Showaddywaddy

Derrick Deese -- b.5/17/1970
NFL Player

Gary Deevy -- b.3/19/1974
Rock and Roll Musician

Manuel de Falla -- b.11/23/1876 d.11/14/1946 (69)
Composer

Kaylee DeFer -- b.9/23/1986
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Gossip Girl, The War at Home (as Hillary Gold)
Movie Titles: Red State, Flicka

Pierre de Fermat -- b.8/17/1601 N.S. d.1/12/1665 N.S. (63)
Mathematician (m), French
Misc: often called the founder of the modern theory of numbers. Together with RenDescartes, Fermat was one of the two leading mathematicians of the first half of the 17th century.

Josh Christopher Deffenbaugh -- b.1/11/2012
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: JoDee Messina and Chris's son

Noah Roger Deffenbaugh -- b.1/19/2009
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jo De Messina and Chris's son

Tom De File -- b.12/10/????
Heavy Metal Bassist
Group Names: Saigon Kick

Davi

Last Updated 04-13-2024

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