December 15

KABC Los Angeles reported that today is Don Johnson’s birthday. Of course you might remember Johnson from 1980’s TV show, Miami Vice. That sent me pondering just how many great people were born on December 15th and have changed our live, knowingly or otherwise.

One such person is Tim Conway, born in 1933. His comedy has made millions laugh for decades. His shticks include all manners of slapstick and wacky hysteria. Here is a short 3 minute classic.



Another important figure in our lives is chemist and inventor, Arthur D. Little, born 1863 and pictured below. You can thank him for all things rayon. He didn’t invent it but he did patent it.

Born in 1848, Edwin Howland Blashfield, "decorated" the dome of Library of Congress. If that doesn’t sound impressive or life changing, take a look at the dome the next time you visit the Library of Congress.

Last up is a person you have never met, and unless you are a history buff, you never knew existed. His name is Nero Claudius Augustus Germanicus and he was the 5th emperor of Rome. He was born in 37 (that’s Year of Our Lord 37, not 1037 or 1137) and ruled from 54 to 68. Like his predecessors, he did a lot in a short time. Wikipedia has a pretty good brief history worth reading.