Born on December 7

Italian sculptor, architect and painter, a leading figure of the Roman Baroque in the 17th century. A genius of dramatic staging, he turned marble into flesh and orchestrated the décor of papal Rome, most notably in the service of Saint Peter's Basilica.

Japanese poet and novelist (1878–1942), a major figure in the revival of waka poetry during the Meiji era. A committed feminist, she advocated for women's emancipation and opposed Japanese militarist nationalism.

Ernest Beaux (1881–1961) was a Franco-Russian perfumer who created the legendary Chanel N°5 in 1921, revolutionizing the art of perfumery with his innovative use of aldehydes. He is considered one of the greatest noses of the twentieth century.

Larry Bird is an American basketball player considered one of the greatest in NBA history. A star of the Boston Celtics in the 1980s, his rivalry with Magic Johnson defined the league's golden age.