More Notable Birthdays on September 12:
1957 - Rachel Ward, born in Cornwell Manor, England, actress, Thorn Birds
1944 - Barry White, born in Galveston, Texas, singer, Love's Theme
1913 - Jesse Owens, track star, Olympics - 4 gold medals
1880 - H. L. Mencken, born in Baltimore, Maryland, newspaperman/critic, Prejudices