Today is the birthday
… of Ian McKellen. Gandalf and Sir Leigh Teabing is 70 today. McKellen has been nominated for two Oscars, one each for best actor and best supporting actor.
… of Frank Oz. The voice of Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Cookie Monster, Bert, Grover, Yoda and so many more, is 65 today.
… of Mike Myers. Austin Powers and Shrek is 46.
… of Brian Urlacher, 31.
Miles Davis was born on this date in 1926. The web site for JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns has a brief introduction to Miles Davis.
Babe Ruth hit the 714th (and last) home run of his career on this date in 1935. He also hit 713 and 712 that day.