Prominent people who came into the world on the anniversary of the birth our nation include:
Meyer Lansky
Mitch Miller
"Dear Abby"
Leona Helmsley
Eva Marie Saint (101 today!)
Gina Lollibrigida
Neil Simon
Al Davis
Bill Withers
Floyd Little
Michael Milken

However, in my opinion, the most prominent person born on this day is "The Boss", George Steinbrenner, the deceased owner of my favorite New York Yankees team, which happens to be playing the other New York team, the Mets, this July 4th weekend. 

It's a 3 game series at the Mets home, Citi Field, starting tonight. Tomorrow night is Gotham's night. I will be there with many other Gothamites, including Gotham's most staunch Met fan, Corey Bearak, to whom we are thankful for arranging this clash annually.  

The last few years, the Mets have prevailed. Thus causing me to eat crow, but hope springs eternal that this time, in homage to "The Boss", there will be joy in Mudville!