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Today in American History

Events in Modesto History

Famous People from Modesto

1928-07-23 Cy Young, American athlete and only US male to win gold in javelin throwing (1952 Olympics), born in Modesto, California (d. 2017)
1933-09-14 Harve Presnell, American actor (Unsinkable Molly Brown), born in Modesto, California (d. 2009)

George Lucas (80 years old)

1944-05-14 American film director, screenwriter, and producer (Star Wars; Indiana Jones; American Graffiti), born in Modesto, California

George Lucas

1946-06-01 Carol Neblett, American soprano (City and Metropolitan Operas, 1969-83), born in Modesto, California (d. 2017)
1947-03-08 Mike Allsup, American rock guitarist (Three Dog Night - "Joy To The World"), born in Modesto, California
1949-06-29 Ann Veneman, 5th Executive Director of UNICEF and 27th United States Secretary of Agriculture, born in Modesto, California

Mark Spitz (74 years old)

1950-02-10 American swimmer (won then record 7 Olympic golds in 1972), born in Modesto, California

Mark Spitz

1962-10-25 Darlene Vogel, American actress (Pacific Blue), born in Modesto, California
1968-05-03 Shane Minor, American country music singer, born in Modesto, California
1969-12-27 Chris Humbert, American water polo center forward (FINA World Cup gold 1991, 97), born in Modesto California
1970-10-11 Chidi Ahanotu, American NFL defensive end and defensive tackle (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Modesto, California
1972-04-17 Tony Boselli, American College/Pro Football HOF offensive tackle (USC; First-team All-Pro 1997, 98, 99; 5 × Pro Bowl; Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans), born in Modesto, California
1973-03-03 Tisha Venturini, American soccer midfielder (134 caps; Olympic gold 1996; FIFA Women's World Cup gold 1999; North Carolina Tar Heels), born in Modesto California
1975-05-04 Laci Peterson, American murder victim, born in Modesto, California (d. 2002)
1983-04-25 J.P. Howell, American baseball player (Tampa Bay Devil Rays), born in Modesto, California
1984-08-13 Heath Pearce, American soccer defender (35 caps; FC Nordsjælland, NY Red Bulls), born in Modesto, California

Famous Americans