Ken Norton

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. was an American professional boxer who competed from 1967 to 1981. He was awarded the WBC world heavyweight championship in 1978, after winning a close split decision over Jimmy Young in a title eliminator bout, after which Leon Spinks refused to fight with him.

9 August 1943

Born on the same birth day (9 August): Chandler Williams • Chuck Essegian • Filippo Inzaghi • John Key • Joseph Wenzel I, Prince of Liechtenstein • Ravshan Irmatov • Rhona Mitra • Shane O'Brien (ice hockey) • Stefano Okaka • Vinayaka Krishna Gokak

Born in the same month (August 1943): Alun Michael • Dale Campbell-Savours • Jihad Al-Atrash • Jim Kale • Jon Postel • Michael Willetts • Nigel Hall (sculptor) • Patrick Demarchelier • Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson • Steven Millhauser