December 21 birthdays

1918 KURT WALDHEIM Austrian diplomat

Waldhein was the fourth Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving in the role from 1972 until 1981. He then became president of Austria from 1985 until 1992. Waldheim’s connections with the Nazis in World War II was a source of international controversy.

1920 KEL NAGLE Australian golfer

Nagle won at least one tournament a year from 1949 until 1975 but is best remembered for his victory at The Open Campionship in

1960. In the year he turned 50, he was still ranked in the top 10.

1937 JANE FONDA American actor

Fonda has won two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards and numerous other gongs. Her film credits include Cat Ballou, Barefoot in the Park, Barbarella, and On Golden Pond.

1940 FRANK ZAPPA American musician

In a music career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa produced more than 60 albums with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. He has also directed feature-length films and music videos and designed album covers.

1945 DOUG WALTERS Australian cricketer

Walters played a total of 74 Test matches for Australia, scoring 5357 runs at an average of 48.26. He was also a handy part-time bowler and took 49 wickets. Walters was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame in 2011.

1948 SAMUEL L. JACKSON American actor

Jackson’s films have collectively grossed more than $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time. His film credits include Coming to America, Goodfellas, Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, Jackie Brown and Do the Right Thing.

CHRIS EVERT

1954 CHRIS EVERT American tennis player

Evert won 18 Grand Slam singles titles during her career – two Australian, seven French, three Wimbledon and six US. She reached the semi-finals or better in 52 of the 56 Grand Slams she played.