In 1947 in Maine writer Stephen King is born. He became one of the world's best selling modern authors. He is known for his thriller stories, many of which have also been made into films (Carrie, Green Mile, The Shining).

In 1949, with the merger of the American, British and French occupation zones the Federal Republic of Germany is formed.

In 1952 actor Bill Murray is born.

MUSIC HISTORY
1963 - Bobby Vinton takes the No. 1 spot on the American charts with 'Blue Velvet'.
1968 - Jeannie C Riley is at the top of the American charts with the song 'Harper Valley PTA'.
1974 - Barry White takes the top spot on the American charts with the song 'Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Baby'.
2002 - Pink is No. 1 on the British singles chart with 'Just Like A Pill'.

BORN ON THIS DAY
1923 – Singer Jimmy Young (1955 'Unchained Melody').
1934 – Canadian singer Leonard Cohen (1967 'Suzzane').
1947 - Don Felder, guitarist and singer in the group The Eagles (1977 'Hotel California').
1967 – Singer Faith Hill (1998 'This Kiss').
1972 - Liam Gallagher, singer in the group Oasis (1996 'Don't Look Back In Anger').