John L. Lewis, president of United Mine Workers of America and founding president of the CIO, born near Lucas, IA - 1880

Populist humorist Will Rogers was born on this day near Oologah, Indian Territory (later Oklahoma). One of his many memorable quotes: “I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat.” - 1879

Joe Hill, labor leader and song writer, born in Gavle, Sweden - 1879