Leo Leandros, Greek singer, songwriter and record producer, was born on this day in Astakos, Greece in 1923. Here is his German version of the Banana Boat Song. Also born...

American singer, Ron Dante, was born on this day in 1945, as Carmine Granito, in Staten Island, NY Also born on August 22nd 1939 Carl Yastrzemski, American baseball player 1940...

American singer and actor, Kenny Rogers was born on this day in 1938 in Houston, TX. Kenny had popular hits as part of First Edition and in duets with Dolly...

American actress and singer, Demi Lovato, was born on this day in 1992, as Demetria Devonne Lovato, in Dallas, TX Also born on August 20th 1933 Don King, American boxing...

British singer, Billy J. Kramer was born on this day in 1943 in Liverpool, England as William Howard Ashton. Also born on August 19th: 1935 Bobby Richardson, American baseball player...

Barbara Harris, lead singer of the 60s girls group The Toys, was born on this day in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their biggest hit was “A Lover’s Concerto” (1965, Top...

Belinda Carlisle, American singer and author, was born on this day in 1958 in Hollywood, California Also born on August 17th: 1937 Ronnie Butler, Bahamian singer 1939 Anthony Valentine, British...

American singer, Madonna Louise Ciccone, was born on this day in 1958 in Bay City, Michigan Also born on August 16th 1928 Ann Blyth, American actress 1933 Gary Clarke, American...

Sylvie Vartan, French singer and actress, was born on this day in 1944 in Iskrets, Bulgaria Also born on August 15th: 1935 Jim Dale, English actor Lionel Taylor, American football...

American country singer, Connie Smith, was born on this day in 1941, as Constance June Meador in Elkhart, Indiana Also born on August 14th: 1935 John Brodie, American football player...