The Daily Birthdays - October 20

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!

• 1874 – Charles Ives – composer


• 1882 – Bela Lugosi – actor


• 1890 – Jelly Roll Morton – jazz pianist, composer


• 1895 – Rex Ingram – actor


• 1901 – Adelaide Hall – singer, dancer


• 1913 – Grandpa Jones – actor, singer


• 1928 – Joyce Brothers – psychologist


• 1931 – Mickey Mantle – pro baseball player


• 1932 – William Christopher – actor


• 1935 – Jerry Orbach – actor


• 1950 – Tom Petty – singer


• 1953 – Bill Nunn – actor


• 1958 – Viggo Mortensen – actor


• 1962 – Ray Childress – pro football player (Houston Oilers)

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