It’s the birthday

… of Emiliano Zapata, born on this date in 1879. “There have been men who, dying, have become stronger. I can think of many of them – Benito Juárez, Abraham Lincoln, Jesus Christ? Perhaps it might be that way with me.”

… of Esther Williams, born on this date in 1921.

… of Dustin Hoffman, born on this date in 1937. Hoffman has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role seven times, winning for Kramer vs. Kramer and Rain Man.

… of Larry Wilcox, born on this date in 1947. That’s CHiPs officer Jon Baker.