It’s the birthday

… of Colin Powell. He’s 68.

Actress Bette Davis was born on this date in 1908. She died in 1989.

Conductor Herbert von Karajan was also born on this date in 1908 and he, too, died in 1989.

Joseph Lister was born on this date in 1827. His principle that bacteria must never enter a surgical incision was a breakthrough for modern surgery. Lister died in 1912. (One assumes Listerine is named for him.)