William Shakespeare, born on April 23, 1616, died on his 52nd birthday.

Also great in “Die Hard 2,” Happy Birthday to John Amos! Also receiving birthday wishes today is political commentator Cokie Roberts. Today would’ve also been the 33rd birthday of Heather O’Rourke from the Poltergeist trilogy.

The world’s most expensive birth certificate is believed to me Paul McCartney’s, which was auctioned in March of 1997 for $84,146.

Have a rockin’ birthday, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Today is also the birthdays of former Major League Baseball catcher Carlton Fisk and John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted.

May 22nd is the least common date for birthdays in the U.S.

The lovable Jimmy Buffett is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. Also receiving birthday cards include Major League Baseball outfielder Rickey Henderson, Academy Award-winning actress Sissy Spacek, and country music singer Barbara Mandrell.

The most common date for birthday celebrations is October 5th.

Famous recluse Howard Hughes would’ve been celebrating his 103rd birthday today. Have actual birthday celebrations today include Latin pop sensation Ricky Martin and American Idols’ Ryan Seacrest.

August is the most popular month for birthdays.

The ageless Susan Lucci is celebrating her 62nd birthday today. Also celebrating birthdays today include 80s Hollywood star Corey Haim, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, and The Simpsons voice actor Harry Shearer.