Famous Veterans Born August 8: Happy Birthday & Happy Heavenly Birthday
What do Robin Quivers, longtime co-host of The Howard Stern Show; Larry Wilcox, best known as Officer Jon Baker on the hit TV series CHiPs; John Holmes, one of the most well-known adult film performers of his era; and Mel Tillis, legendary country music singer and songwriter, have in common?
All four were born on August 8 — but they also share something much more patriotic: they served in the United States Armed Forces. 🇺🇸
🎙️ Happy 74th Birthday Robin Quivers!
Born: August 8, 1952
Best known as the longtime co-host of The Howard Stern Show, Robin Quivers served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain.
🏍️ Happy 79th Birthday Larry Wilcox!
Born: August 8, 1947
Famous for portraying California Highway Patrol Officer Jon Baker on the hit television series CHiPs, Larry Wilcox served in the United States Marine Corps, including service in Vietnam.
🎬 Happy Heavenly Birthday John Holmes
Born: August 8, 1944
Died: March 13, 1988
Before becoming one of the best-known figures in the adult entertainment industry, John Holmes served in the United States Army.
🎶 Happy Heavenly Birthday Mel Tillis
Born: August 8, 1932
Died: November 19, 2017
Legendary country music singer and songwriter Mel Tillis served in the United States Air Force before beginning his celebrated music career. He went on to become a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
From radio and television to film and country music, their careers followed very different paths. But before becoming famous, each answered the call to serve our country.
🇺🇸 Today we wish Robin Quivers a Happy 74th Birthday and Larry Wilcox a Happy 79th Birthday, while remembering John Holmes and Mel Tillis on their Heavenly Birthdays.
Thank you for your service!
Learn more about famous actors, musicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders and other notable Americans who served our country at FamousVeterans.com.
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