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1. Jane Porter (1776)
Scottish Novelist
An early 19th-century English-born Scottish author, she became known for historical prose pieces such as Tales Round a Winter Hearth (1821) and Coming Out (1828). One of her most successful...
2. James Buchanan Duke (1856)
Entrepreneur
James Buchanan Duke is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on December 23, 1856 in United States. U.S. tobacco industrialist known for the creation of modern cigarette manufacturing and marketing....
3. Marc Bolton (1968)
British Actor
Most famous for his recurring role as Dean Morris on the British soap opera Emmerdale, he is also notable for his performances in Doctors (as Dave Lynham) and EastEnders (as Andrew Clarke), among other popular...
4. Kira Louise Atkinson (2005)
Funimate Star
Kira Louise Atkinson is a famous Funimate Star, who was born on May 4, 2005 in United Kingdom. Content creator on Funimate who is known as simply Kira on the...
5. stephenlacorte (2000)
TikTok Star
stephenlacorte is a famous TikTok Star, who was born on April 15, 2000 in United States. Social media superstar who found his largest audience on TikTok, with more than 40,000...
6. Shirley Caesar (1938)
Gospel Singer
Shirley Caesar is a famous Gospel Singer, who was born on October 13, 1938 in United States. Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and pastor known as the First Lady of Gospel...
7. Dominic Williamson (1975)
English Cricketer
Right-handed batsman who played for Shropshire from 2001 to 2002.
8. Quentin Hughes (cricketer) (1974)
English Cricketer
Quentin John Hughes is an English cricketer. Hughes is a left-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off break. He was born in Durham County Durham. Hughes made his debut in County...
9. Steve Howard (1976)
Football (soccer) Player
Steven John Steve Howard is a footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently a free agent after his contract with Hartlepool United was terminated early on 25 November...
10. Ben Jackson (footballer) (1985)
English Footballer
11. Colin Cooper (1967)
Association Football Player
Colin Cooper is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on February 28, 1967 in United Kingdom. Colin Terence Cooper (born 28 February 1967) is an English former professional...
12. Sam Fuld (1981)
American Baseball Player
Samuel Babson Sam Fuld is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. Despite being diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 10 Fuld began...
13. Jane Abell Coon (1929)
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14. Gerry Steinberg (1945)
British Politician
Gerald Neil Steinberg known as Gerry Steinberg is a Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was Member of Parliament for the City of Durham from 1987 until his...
15. Danielle Hazell (1988)
Cricketer
Danielle Hazell is an English cricketer. Born in Durham in 1988 she plays for the Sapphires in the 'Super Fours' competition and was a late inclusion into England's successful World...
16. Chris Jones (gymnast) (1987)
British Acrobatic Gymnast
Christopher Jones is a British acrobatic gymnast that represented Great Britain achieving a bronze medal in the men's pairs discipline at the World Games in 2005 and a further bronze...
17. George Robert Harland Bowden (1873)
British Mechanical Engineer And
Lieutenant-Colonel George Robert Harland Bowden was a British mechanical engineer and Conservative Party politician. Born in Durham at the age of 15 he was apprenticed to Lambton Collieries whilst attending...
18. Robert Ker Porter (1779)
British Artist Writer And Diplom
Robert Ker Porter was an English artist author diplomat and traveller. Known today for his accounts of his travels in Spain Portugal and Russia he was one of the earliest...
19. Stuart Parnaby (1982)
English Footballer
Stuart Parnaby is an English footballer who plays as a right back for Middlesbrough. Parnaby graduated from Middlesbrough's Academy which was run by his father Dave. He went on to...
20. Benjamin Myers (1976)
British Writer And Journalist
Benjamin Myers is an Australian theologian who since 2008 has been a lecturer at United Theological College within the School of Theology of Charles Sturt University. Prior to taking up...
21. David Pullar (1959)
English Footballer
David Pullar is an English footballer who played as a winger. Pullar began his career at Portsmouth before moving to Exeter City in 1979. He played a role in the...
22. Henry Blackett (Unknow)
Storekeeper Politician
Henry Blackett was a New Zealand storekeeper and politician. He was born in Durham England in circa 1820. He was the first Mayor of Rangiora.
23. Keith Mumby (1957)
English Rugby League Player
Keith Mumby 21 February 1957 in Durham Western district) is a rugby league footballer of the 1970s '80s and '90s who most famously played for Bradford Northern between 1973 and...
24. Paddy McAloon (1957)
English Singer-songwriter And Mu
Paddy McAloon is an English singer-songwriter and member of the band Prefab Sprout.
25. Ben Myers (1976)
British Writer
Ben Myers or Benjamin Myers is an English writer. Myers' most recent novel Pig Iron was published under his full name Benjamin Myers. It was longlisted for 3:AM Magazine. com's...
26. Tony Hackworth (1980)
Footballer
Anthony Tony Hackworth is an English footballer an attacking midfielder who plays for Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division team Pickering Town.
27. Gina Fulton (1971)
British Figure Skater
Gina Fulton Carter is a British figure skater who competed in ladies' singles. She competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
28. Caroline De Crespigny (1797)
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29. Will Lawson (1876)
Australian Writer
Lawson born in Durham England was a popular bush poet and novelist of Australia. Will's parents moved to Brisbane Australia around 1885 where he received some education then moved to...
30. C. E. M. Joad (1891)
British Philosopher
Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad was an English philosopher and broadcasting personality. He is most famous for his appearance on The Brains Trust an extremely popular BBC Radio wartime discussion programme....
31. Libby Davison (1966)
English Actress
Elizabeth Libby Davison is an English actress who is best known for playing DC Liz Rawton in The Bill from 1996 to 1999. She made her TV debut as Gloria...
32. Jessica Eddie (1984)
Rower
Jessica Eddie is a British rower. She finished 5th in the women's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics and again in 2012.
33. Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi (1964)
Political Adviser
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi is a famous Political Adviser, who was born on May 8, 1964 in United States. According to Astrologers, Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi's zodiac sign is Taurus.
Today Mizrahi is...
34. James E. Thompson Jr. (1935)
Military Personnel
James E. Thompson Jr. is a famous Military Personnel, who was born on October 13, 1935 in United States. According to Astrologers, James E. Thompson Jr.'s zodiac sign is Capricorn.
35. J.M. Ranson (1938)
Rugby Union Player
J.M. Ranson is a famous Rugby Union Player, who was born on July 26, 1938 in United States. According to Astrologers, J.M. Ranson's zodiac sign is Leo.
36. David Omoregie (1995)
Athletics Competitor
David Omoregie is a famous Athletics Competitor, who was born on November 1, 1995 in United Kingdom. According to Astrologers, David Omoregie's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
37. Steve Walklate (1979)
Association Football Player
Steve Walklate is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on September 27, 1979 in United States. Steven “Steve” Walklate (born 27 September 1979) is an English former footballer...
38. Clive Nattress (1951)
Football Player
Clive Nattress is a famous Football Player, who was born on May 24, 1951 in United States. According to Astrologers, Clive Nattress's zodiac sign is Gemini.
Clive Nattress (born 24 May...
39. Sarah Clark (1978)
Judoka
Sarah Clark is a famous Judoka, who was born on January 3, 1978 in United Kingdom. Sarah Clark (born 3 January 1978) is a British judoka. She competed at the...
40. Floyd McKissick Jr. (1952)
Lawyer
Floyd McKissick Jr. is a famous Lawyer, who was born on November 21, 1952 in United States. According to Astrologers, Floyd McKissick Jr.'s zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Floyd Bixler McKissick Jr....
41. Kara Medoff Barnett (1978)
Business Executive
Kara Medoff Barnett is a famous Business Executive, who was born on September 26, 1978 in . Kara Silber Medoff was born on September 26, 1978, in Durham, North Carolina,...
42. Reginald Daye (1978)
Military Personnel
Reginald Daye is a famous Military Personnel, who was born on July 18, 1978 in United States. Crystal Gail Mangum (born July 18, 1978) is a woman from Durham, North...
43. Max Pugh (1977)
Film Director
Max Pugh is a famous Film Director, who was born on August 29, 1977 in United Kingdom. Since completing a BBC production traineeship in 2000 during which he worked on...
44. Emilie Townes (1955)
Theologian
Emilie Townes is a famous Theologian, who was born on August 1, 1955 in United States. According to Astrologers, Emilie Townes's zodiac sign is Leo.
Emilie Maureen Townes (born August 1,...
45. Allan Marley (1956)
Association Football Player
Allan Marley is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on February 29, 1956 in . Allan Marley (born 29 February 1956) is an English professional footballer who played...
46. Ryan Odom (1974)
Basketball Coach
Ryan Odom is a famous Basketball Coach, who was born on July 11, 1974 in . Ryan Odom (born July 11, 1974) is an American men’s college basketball coach who...
47. Lara Piper (1974)
Actor
Lara Piper is a famous Actor, who was born on November 22, 1974 in United States. According to Astrologers, Lara Piper's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
48. Danika Holbrook-Harris (1972)
Rower
Danika Holbrook-Harris is a famous Rower, who was born on September 15, 1972 in United States. Danika Holbrook-Harris (born September 15, 1972) is an American competitive rower. She competed at...
49. Connor Bell (1996)
Association Football Player
Connor Bell is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on July 15, 1996 in United States. Connor Bell (born 15 July 1996) is an English professional footballer who...
50. Greg Olley (1996)
Association Football Player
Greg Olley is a famous Association Football Player, who was born on February 2, 1996 in United Kingdom. Greg Thomas Olley (born 2 February 1996) is an English professional footballer...