Famous persons born in february

1 Feb.1915Sir Stanley Matthews, the first ever soccer player to be knighted, he made 880 first-class appearances playing 54 times for England, spread over an amazing 22 years.2 Feb.1650Nell Gwyn, actress and mistress of King Charles II by whom she had two sons.

She began her theatrical career selling oranges at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London3 Feb.1928Frankie ‘Mr Moonlight’ Vaughan, Liverpool-born crooner famous for his tuxedo, top hat and cane.

Born Frank Abelson, he took his stage name because his Russian grandmother said he would be her “number vorn” singer.4 Feb.1920Sir Norman Wisdom, one of the true greats of British comedy and international star of stage, television and the silver screen.5 Feb.1788Robert Peel, Lancashire-born Conservative politician and Prime Minister, as Home Secretary he reorganised the London police force who are still referred to today as the