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This Week’s Birthdays – Week of July 9

July 9, 1956 – Thomas Jeffrey “Tom” Hanks, an American actor, producer, writer, and director.

Tom Hanks

July10, 1943 – Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr., a professional tennis player.

Arthur Ashe statue

July 11, 1767 – John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States.

John Quincy Adams

July12, 1854 – George Eastman, founder the Eastman Kodak Company and inventor of roll film.

George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

July13, 1729 – John Parker, an American farmer, mechanic, and soldier, who commanded the Lexington militia at the Battle of Lexington.

John Parker statue

July 14, 1913 – Gerald Rudolph “Jerry” Ford, Jr., was the 38th President of the United States.

Gerald R. Ford

July 15, 1879 – Joseph Campbell, an Irish poet and lyricist.

Joseph Campbell Blue Plaque