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1. Mona Monica Kattan (1985)

Entrepreneur

Mona Monica Kattan is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on May 8, 1985 in United States. Creator of the top Middle Eastern beauty blog and beauty brand Huda Beauty...

2. Ryan Edwards (1988)

Reality Star

Former reality television personality on MTV's Teen Mom for seasons 1-4 who rejoined the reality TV world with the revival of Teen Mom OG in 2015.

3. Harry Hays (1820)

War Hero

Remembered best for leading the "Louisiana Tigers" infantry brigade in the American Civil War's 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, this Confederate Army general had previously served in the Mexican-American War.

4. Samuel P Carter (1819)

War Hero

Remembered for serving in both the Union Army during the American Civil War and in the United States Navy in the postbellum period, Samuel "Powhatan" Carter held the military offices...

5. Thomas J Henderson (1824)

Politician

Thomas J Henderson is a famous Politician, who was born on November 29, 1824 in United States. American politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives and Illinois Senate...

6. James W Throckmorton (1825)

Politician

James W Throckmorton is a famous Politician, who was born on February 1, 1825 in United States. American politician who was the 12th Governor of Texas from 1866 until 1867...

7. Horace Lawson Hunley (1823)

Engineer

Horace Lawson Hunley is a famous Engineer, who was born on June 20, 1823 in United States. Nineteenth-century engineer who designed and built Confederate submarines during the Civil War era....

8. Lucy Higgs Nichols (1838)

Activist

Lucy Higgs Nichols is a famous Activist, who was born on April 10, 1838 in United States. After escaping slavery, Nichols, better known as “Aunt Lucy,” became a much-loved Union...

9. Mary Noailles Murfree (1850)

Novelist

Mary Noailles Murfree is a famous Novelist, who was born on January 24, 1850 in United States. A turn-of-the-century American fiction writer, she is considered the first significant female author...

10. Edward Terry Sanford (1865)

Supreme Court Justice

Edward Terry Sanford is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on July 23, 1865 in United States. Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from...

11. Uncle Dave Macon (1870)

Country Singer

Uncle Dave Macon is a famous Country Singer, who was born on October 7, 1870 in United States. Country singer and banjo player known for his vaudeville performances and comedic...

12. Thomas Sigismund Stribling (1881)

Novelist

Thomas Sigismund Stribling is a famous Novelist, who was born on March 4, 1881 in United States. An American writer and lawyer, he is best known for The Store, the...

13. John Crowe Ransom (1888)

Poet

John Crowe Ransom is a famous Poet, who was born on April 30, 1888 in United States. Southern poet who established his literary reputation through the publication of two poetry...

14. George Roby Dempster (1887)

Entrepreneur

George Roby Dempster is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on September 16, 1887 in United States. Inventor of the Dempster-Dumpster, a trash container in common use for generations. He...

15. Ralph McGill (1970)

Activist

Editor of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper who was a leading public voice in the anti-segregation movement.

16. Hugh Hunt (1970)

Production Designer

This cinematic art director earned Academy Awards for his work on the 1953 film Julius Caesar and on the 1959 movie Ben Hur. Over the course of his career, he...

17. Ryne Harper (1970)

Baseball Player

Professional pitcher that was drafted by the Atlanta Braves during the 37th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He was acquired by the Washington Nationals via trade in January 2020. 

18. Whitney K. Bacon (1988)

YouTube Star

Whitney K. Bacon is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on June 10, 1988 in United States. One-half of the blogging and vlogging duo known as Wegan who publishes...

19. Richard Ryan (1989)

YouTube Star

Co-founder of the YouTube channel FullMag and the creator of RatedRR. The FullMag channel is known for testing and destroying popular technology.

20. Sonnyboy Williamson I (1914)

Blues Singer

Sonnyboy Williamson I is a famous Blues Singer, who was born on March 30, 1914 in United States. Known as the Father of Modern Blues Harp, Williamson was a blues...

21. Peter Taylor (1917)

Novelist

An American author of short stories and novels, he is best known for A Summons to Memphis. He was the 1987 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

22. Callie Anna Rose Bates (2009)

Reality Star

Callie Anna Rose Bates is a famous Reality Star, who was born on August 2, 2009 in United States. Reality star who is known for being a member of the...

23. Paul B. Huff (1918)

War Hero

Paul B. Huff is a famous War Hero, who was born on June 23, 1918 in United States. Late U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his...

25. Jackson Carter Holland (1996)

Vine Star

Jackson Carter Holland is a famous Vine Star, who was born on February 12, 1996 in United States. Comedy Viner and brother of singer and fellow Viner CJ Holland. He...

26. Tommy Prothro (1970)

Football Coach

College Football Hall of Fame coach who was the head coach of Oregon State and UCLA; he later went on to coach in the NFL for the LA Rams and...

27. Big Maybelle (1924)

R&B Singer

American singer and piano player who releasd a hit single called "Candy" and who received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999. She released her self-titled debut in 1954.

28. Nancy Grace Roman (1925)

Astronomer

Executive NASA astronomer who discovered that stars made of helium and hydrogen moved faster than other stars. She received the Federal Woman's Award in 1962.

29. Binx Walton (1995)

Instagram Star

Print and runway model known for modeling designers like Stella McCartney, Valentino, and Chanel. She's appeared in campaigns for Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Coach, and dozens more.

30. Joe Hunter (1927)

Crew

Pianist who played for the Motown Records studio band the Funk Brothers during the 1960s.

31. Sarah Webster Fabio (1928)

Poet

Sarah Webster Fabio is a famous Poet, who was born on January 20, 1928 in United States. African-American poet, author, and teacher whose works include Mirror, a Soul and Black...

32. Phineas Newborn Jr. (1931)

Pianist

Phineas Newborn Jr. is a famous Pianist, who was born on December 14, 1931 in United States. Jazz artist who was involved in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll....

33. Emilie Hamilton (2004)

Country Singer

Singing sensation known as Emi Sunshine who gained fame at the ripe age of ten years old and graced the legendary stage of the Grand Ole Opry. She also hosts...

34. Mason Rudolph (1934)

Golfer

PGA Tour contender who had a reputation for solid, rather than flashy play, and still beat the likes of Jack Nicklaus.

35. Carl Stiner (1936)

War Hero

Decorated Army General who served as Commander in Chief of the United States Special Operations Command.

36. Benjamin Tankard Jr. (1991)

Reality Star

Benjamin Tankard Jr. is a famous Reality Star, who was born on November 15, 1991 in United States. Member of the famous Tankard family that stars on the hit Bravo...

37. Jason Ramsey (1976)

Twitter Star

Twitter star who has earned over 90,000 followers on the platform for sharing various news articles with his followers from different platforms. 

38. Carl Avery Smith (1937)

Family Member

Carl Avery Smith is a famous Family Member, who was born on January 5, 1937 in United States. The late father of country rap musician John Lee Smith, who is...

39. Slatt zy (2002)

Rapper

Rapper who is best known for songs such as "Broke," "Gangsta Prodigy," and "Opps." His music videos have been streamed more than 1.5 million times on his official YouTube channel.

40. Johnny Pasqualone (2002)

TikTok Star

Comedic personality best known for his short skits and vlogs on his account johnny.pasqualone. He has accrued more than 650,000 followers.

41. Patrick Robinson (1966)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer who has worked for brands like Armani, Perry Ellis, and Anne Klein. In 1996, he was named one of the 100 Rising Stars by Vogue magazine.

42. Judson Wyatt Bates (2010)

Reality Star

Judson Wyatt Bates is a famous Reality Star, who was born on September 15, 2010 in United States. Reality star who is known for being a member of the Bates...

43. Bill Dance (1940)

TV Show Host

Bill Dance is a famous TV Show Host, who was born on October 7, 1940 in United States. Famous for hosting the Outdoor Channel’s Bill Dance Saltwater program and the...

44. Horace Julian Bond (1970)

Politician

Civil rights activist and politician who spent four terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and six terms in the Georgia Senate. He was chairman of the National Association for...

45. Douglas Jackson (1954)

Politician

After serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives, this Democratic Party politician became a member of the Tennessee State Senate.

46. John Farmer Bell (1962)

Guitarist

John Farmer Bell is a famous Guitarist, who was born on April 14, 1962 in United States. Known as JB, he is the guitarist and singer of Widespread Panic. According...

47. John Hudson (1968)

Football Player

Center who played in the NFL from 1990-2000 for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Baltimore Ravens.

48. David Porter (1941)

Soul Singer

Soul and R&B songwriter and music producer who served as a Stax Records house composer during the 1960s.

49. Sandra Seaton (1970)

Playwright

She wrote plays about Sally Hemings including From the Diary of Sally Hemings, Sally, and A Bed Made in Heaven.

50. Frank McRae (1942)

Movie Actor

American actor and former professional football player who has appeared in films such as the 1979 popular films Rocky II and 1941. He also played the position of defensive tackle for the Chicago...

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