Lloyd Alexander, Newbery-winning children's fantasy author (The High King), was born on this day in 1924
	Journalist and author Jack Germond (Mad As Hell) was born on this day in 1928. With Jules Witcover, Germond co-wrote the syndicated column "Politics Today" for over 24 years.
	American publisher Frank Nelson Doubleday died on this day in 1934
	Scottish poet William Henry Ogilvie (The Honour of the Station) died on this day in 1963
	Sidney Sheldon (The Other Side of Midnight) died on this day in 2007