May 14, 1952

1952David Byrne, Scottish singer-songwriter, producer, and actor^[†]

David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member, principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.

1952Michael Fallon, Scottish politician, Secretary of State for Defence^[†]

Sir Michael Cathel Fallon is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2014 to 2017. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sevenoaks from 1997 to 2019, having previously served as MP for Darlington from 1983 to 1992.

1952Donald R. McMonagle, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut^[†]

Donald Ray McMonagle is a former astronaut and a veteran of three shuttle flights. He became the Manager, Launch Integration, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on August 15, 1997. In this capacity he was responsible for final shuttle preparation, launch execution, and return of the orbiter to KSC following landings at any other location. He was chair of the Mission Management Team, and was the final authority for launch decision.

1952Robert Zemeckis, American director, producer, and screenwriter^[†]

Robert Lee Zemeckis is an American filmmaker known for directing and producing a range of successful and influential films, often blending cutting-edge visual effects with storytelling. He has received several accolades including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for five British Academy Film Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award.