Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... 2 - Johnny Weissmuller, American swimmer and actor
July 12 - Deng Xiaoping, Chinese politician and leader
July 13 - Pablo Neruda, poet
August 28 - Secondo Campini, ...