Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg


Today in History: Born onDecember 1

1761

Madame Tussaud, Swiss-born modeller in wax who founded the world-famous exhibition on London's Baker Street.

1847

Julia Moore, poet.

1863

Oliver Herford, American humorist and poet.

1886

Rex Stout, writer, creator of detective character Nero Wolfe.

1913

Mary Martin, American actress.

1925

Martin Rodbell, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist.

1935

Woody Allen [Allen Stewart Konigsberg], American actor, writer and director (Annie Hall).

1940

Richard Pryor, influential comedian, actor, satirist.

1945

Bette Midler, singer, songwriter, actress, producer; her awards include 3 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and a special Tony for her contribution to Broadway (1974).

1949

Pablo Escobar, Colombian drug lord whose Medellin Cartel killed thousands.

1958

Candace Bushnell, author (Sex and the City, The Carrie Diaries).

1966

Andrew Adamson, New Zealand film director, producer, screenwriter (Shrek; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe); he was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2006.

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