David Rittenhouse

David Rittenhouse was an American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman, and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the United States Mint.

8 April 1732

Born on the same birth day (8 April): Dennis Chávez • Franco Corelli • Hywel Bennett • Joan Sebastian • John Scott (sociologist) • Juan van der Hamen • Katee Sackhoff • Kisho Kurokawa • Kofi Annan • Patrick Schliwa • Paul Gray (American musician) • Steve Howe • Taylor Kitsch • Timo Pérez • Tom Petranoff

Born in the same month (April 1732): Frederick North, Lord North • Jean-Honoré Fragonard • John Johnson (architect, born 1732)