On Dec. 23, 1867, Sarah Breedlove Walker, the American businesswoman and philanthropist considered to be the first black female millionaire , was born. Following her death on May 25, 1919, her obituary appeared in The Times.

On December 23, 1946, Famed American Actress, Susan Lucci of the television show All My Children was born.

On December 23, 1976, TWO DAYS EARLY, Original Diva was born at 3:56 pm after. A 5 pound, 1 ounce little munchkin of a baby, I had all the nurses and nursery visitors entranced. My father and grandmother say that strangers would stop and stare at me, commenting on how pretty I was.

Happy 30th Birthday to me!