Born on this day in 1989, Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor, best known for playing Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series.

Did you know that:

• William Austin Burt patented America’s first “typographer” on this day in 1829
• Jonathan Hoyt patented an improved lamp on this day in 1872
• Elijah McCoy was granted a patent for lubricators for steam engines on this day in 1872
• Paul Wesley is an American actor, director and producer born on this day in 1982

// Compiled by Zoya Siddiqui