BIRTHDAYS
Shinzo Abe, prime minister of Japan, 65; Ian Albery, theatre consultant and former chief executive Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, 83; Sir Curtly Ambrose, former cricketer, 56; Marcus Binney, architectural historian, writer and founder, Save Britain’s Heritage, 75; Jerry Bruckheimer, film and television producer, 76; Maurizio Cattelan, sculptor, 59; Shaw Clifton, former general of the Salvation Army, 74; Ethan Coen, screenwriter, producer and director, 62; Shirley Conran, novelist, 87; John Crawley, teacher and former cricketer, 48; Rob Cross, darts player, 29;
Jason Derulo (Jason Desrouleaux), singer-songwriter, 30; Richard Dunne, pundit and former footballer, 40; John Fingleton, economist and former chief executive, Office of Fair Trading, 54; Liam Gallagher, singer-songwriter (Oasis), 47; Chris Gayle, cricketer, 40; Maggie Grace, actor 36; Dave Gregory, guitarist (XTC), 67; Faith Hill, singer, 52; Marta Kauffman, television writer and producer, 63; Nyree Kindred, Paralympic swimming champion, 39; Stephen King, novelist and short story writer, 72; Ricki Lake, actor and broadcaster, 51; Simon Mayo, radio broadcaster and novelist, 61; Kenneth McAlpine, wine producer and former Formula One racing
driver, 99; Bill Murray, actor and comedian, 69; David Newell, chief executive, News Media Association, 68; Graham Southern, art dealer and gallery owner, 59; Lindsey Stirling, violinist, composer and performance artist, 33; Sir Brian Unwin, author and former president, European Investment Bank, 84; URoy (Ewart Beckford), singer-songwriter, 77; Luke Wilson, actor, 48.