The Daily Birthdays - October 18

When I was growing up, Pops always challenged us to "learn something new every day, and you will never stop growing." I pass that challenge on to you, along with this birthday list. Some are just for fun, some are intriguing, and some are actually worth learning about. Find someone you know little or nothing about, follow the link, and learn something new today!

• 1595 – Edward Winslow – Pilgrim leader, co-founder of Plymouth Colony


• 1763 – John Chavis – educator, minister, abolitionist


• 1919 – Anita O'Day – singer


• 1926 – Chuck Berry – singer, guitarist, composer


• 1927 – George C. Scott – actor, former US Marine


• 1935 – Peter Boyle – actor


• 1937 – Jessie Mae Hemphill – blues musician


• 1938 – Dawn Wells – actress


• 1939 – Mike Ditka – NFL coach, former pro football player


• 1944 – Katherine Kurtz – writer


• 1947 – Joe Morton – actor


• 1951 – Pam Dawber – actress


• 1951 – Terry McMillan – writer


• 1956 – Martina Navratilova – pro tennis player


• 1961 – Wynton Marsalis – jazz musician, composer

As always, give me a shout in the comments section if you know of someone who should be added (for next year).