Today's Birthdays

April 26, 1564 – William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright (baptism) (d. 1616)

April 27, 1822 – Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War general and 18th President of the United States (d. 1885)

April 28, 1758 – James Monroe, 5th President of the United States (d. 1831)

April 29, 1968 – Carnie Wilson, American singer

April 30, 1946 – King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

May 1, 1972 – Julie Benz, American actress

May 2, 1985 – Kyle Busch, American racing driver