births
February 7, 1958
Matt Ridley, English journalist, author, and politician
Matt Ridley
Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley, is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He is known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007, during which period it experienced the first run on a British bank in 130 years. He resigned, and the bank was bailed out by the UK government; this led to its nationalisation.
February 7
February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 327 days remain until the end of the year.