Sir Isaac Newton (January 4, 1643 – March 31, 1727) 

Physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton became one of the most
influential scientist of all time for formulating the three basic laws of
motion and the law of universal gravitation. He also built the first
practical reflecting telescope. His mother wanted him to be a farmer,
but the headmaster of King’s School in Lincolnshire, England, Henry
Stokes, convinced her to let him complete his education.

Newton created and developed the first color wheel.

 
Ed Donahue

Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins is 78 today.

Hopkins was encouraged by actor Richard Burton to pursue a 
acting career at age 15. His daughter, Abigail Hopkins, is a
singer and actress. 

Donna Summer (LaDonna Adrian Gaines)
(December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012)

Tim Maguire

Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry is 89 years old today.

Ed Donahue

Stephen Valentine Patrick William "Steve" Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000).