Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Pick a day Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Pick a day Sep 23 Sep 24 Pick a day Sep 24 Pick a day See more birthdays Vietnam War 1969 Lottery Not Called Not drafted 204 Vietnam War 1970 Lottery Called Drafted 68 Vietnam War 1971 Lottery Called Drafted 16 Vietnam War 1972 Lottery Not Called Not drafted 123 Read on to learn more about the Vietnam war draft lottery. 2003 Galileo space mission ends as the probe is sent into Jupiter’s atmosphere where it is crushed. Galileo space mission ends as the probe is sent into Jupiter’s atmosphere where it is crushed. 1999 Earthquake in Taiwan kills more than 2,400, injures over 11,305, and causes $300 billion New Taiwan dollars ($10 billion in US dollars). Earthquake in Taiwan kills more than 2,400, injures over 11,305, and causes $300 billion New Taiwan dollars ($10 billion in US dollars). 1993 The Russian constitutional crisis of 1993 begins when Russian President Boris Yeltsin suspends parliament and invalidates the existing constitution. The Russian constitutional crisis of 1993 begins when Russian President Boris Yeltsin suspends parliament and invalidates the existing constitution. 1991 Armenia granted independence from USSR. Armenia granted independence from USSR. 1989 General Colin Powell is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Colin Powell is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 1987 Ashley and Courtney Paris, twins who played in the Women’s National Basketball Association, Ashley for the Los Angeles Sparks, Courtney for the Atlanta Dream. Ashley and Courtney Paris, twins who played in the Women’s National Basketball Association, Ashley for the Los Angeles Sparks, Courtney for the Atlanta Dream. 1981 Belize granted full independence from the United Kingdom. Belize granted full independence from the United Kingdom. 1978 Two Soviet cosmonauts set a space endurance record after 96 days in space. Two Soviet cosmonauts set a space endurance record after 96 days in space. 1968 Ricki Lake, actress ( China Beach TV series), producer, host of The Ricki Lake Show TV talk show for which she won a Daytime Emmy. Ricki Lake, actress ( China Beach TV series), producer, host of The Ricki Lake Show TV talk show for which she won a Daytime Emmy. Faith Hill, Grammy Award-winning country pop singer (“Breathe”). Faith Hill, Grammy Award-winning country pop singer (“Breathe”). 1957 Mark Levin, attorney, author; host of syndicated radio program The Mark Levin Show . Mark Levin, attorney, author; host of syndicated radio program The Mark Levin Show . 1951 Aslan Aliyevich Maskhadov, rebel leader widely credited for the Chechen victory in First Chechen War (1994-96); President of Chechnya (1997-99). Aslan Aliyevich Maskhadov, rebel leader widely credited for the Chechen victory in First Chechen War (1994-96); President of Chechnya (1997-99). 1950 Bill Murray, actor; won Emmy for his work on Saturday Night Live TV series; movies include Ghostbusters , Groundhog Day , Lost in Translation . Bill Murray, actor; won Emmy for his work on Saturday Night Live TV series; movies include Ghostbusters , Groundhog Day , Lost in Translation . 1947 Marsha Norman, playwright ( Getting Out , ‘Night Mother ). Marsha Norman, playwright ( Getting Out , ‘Night Mother ). Stephen King, author best known for supernatural and horror tales ( The Stand , Salem’s Lot , Joyland ). Stephen King, author best known for supernatural and horror tales ( The Stand , Salem’s Lot , Joyland ). 1944 U.S. troops of the 7th Army, invading Southern France, cross the Meuse River. U.S. troops of the 7th Army, invading Southern France, cross the Meuse River.

1942 British forces attack the Japanese in Burma . British forces attack the Japanese in Burma . 1941 The German Army cuts off the Crimean Peninsula from the rest of the Soviet Union. The German Army cuts off the Crimean Peninsula from the rest of the Soviet Union. 1937 J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit is published. J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit is published. The women’s airspeed record is set at 292 mph by American pilot Jacqueline Cochran. The women’s airspeed record is set at 292 mph by American pilot Jacqueline Cochran. 1936 The German army holds its largest maneuvers since 1914. The German army holds its largest maneuvers since 1914. 1929 Fighting between China and the Soviet Union breaks out along the Manchurian border. Fighting between China and the Soviet Union breaks out along the Manchurian border. 1915 Stonehenge is sold by auction for 6,600 pounds sterling ($11,500) to a Mr. Chubb, who buys it as a present for his wife. He presents it to the British nation three years later. Stonehenge is sold by auction for 6,600 pounds sterling ($11,500) to a Mr. Chubb, who buys it as a present for his wife. He presents it to the British nation three years later. 1912 Chuck Jones, animator and director of Warner Brothers cartoons. Chuck Jones, animator and director of Warner Brothers cartoons. 1904 Exiled Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph dies of a “broken heart”. Exiled Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph dies of a “broken heart”. 1902 Allen Lake, founded Penguin Books in 1935. Allen Lake, founded Penguin Books in 1935. 1895 Juan de la Cierva, aeronautical engineer who invented the autogyro. Juan de la Cierva, aeronautical engineer who invented the autogyro. 1866 H.G. Wells, science fiction writer whose works include The Time Machine , The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds . H.G. Wells, science fiction writer whose works include The Time Machine , The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds . Charles Jean Henri Nicolle, bacteriologist, discovered that typhus fever is transmitted by body louse. Charles Jean Henri Nicolle, bacteriologist, discovered that typhus fever is transmitted by body louse. 1863 Union troops defeated at Chickamauga seek refuge in Chattanooga , Tennessee, which is then besieged by Confederate troops . Union troops defeated at Chickamauga seek refuge in Chattanooga , Tennessee, which is then besieged by Confederate troops . 1756 John Loudon McAdam, engineer who invented and gave his name to macadamized roads. John Loudon McAdam, engineer who invented and gave his name to macadamized roads. 1745 A Scottish Jacobite army commanded by Lord George Murray routs the Royalist army of General Sir John Cope at Prestonpans . A Scottish Jacobite army commanded by Lord George Murray routs the Royalist army of General Sir John Cope at Prestonpans . 1673 James Needham returns to Virginia after exploring the land to the west, which would become Tennessee. James Needham returns to Virginia after exploring the land to the west, which would become Tennessee. 1589 The Duke of Mayenne of France is defeated by Henry IV at the Battle of Arques. The Duke of Mayenne of France is defeated by Henry IV at the Battle of Arques. 1520 Suleiman (the Magnificent), son of Selim, becomes Ottoman sultan in Constantinople. Suleiman (the Magnificent), son of Selim, becomes Ottoman sultan in Constantinople. 1327 Edward II of England is murdered by order of his wife. Edward II of England is murdered by order of his wife. 454 In Italy, Aetius, the supreme army commander, is murdered in Ravenna by Valentinian III, the emperor of the West. In Italy, Aetius, the supreme army commander, is murdered in Ravenna by Valentinian III, the emperor of the West.