Florida History Timeline (Part 3)

Events 201 - 240 of 240

• 2004-08-13 Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 storm, strikes Punta Gorda, Florida and devastates the surrounding area.
• 2005-06-04 Panamanian jockey Eddie Castro sets a North American record with 9 wins on the 13-race card at Calder Race Course in Miami, Florida
• 2005-07-10 Hurricane Dennis slams into the Florida Panhandle causing billions of dollars in damage

• 2007-12-08 73rd Heisman Trophy Award: Tim Tebow, Florida (QB)
• 2010-05-29 Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Halladay becomes 20th pitcher to throw a perfect game (1-0 vs Florida Marlins), in Miami
• 2011-10-15 Legoland Florida (the world's largest Legoland theme park) opens in Winter Haven, Florida
• 2012-08-06 "Cruise" single released by Florida Georgia Line (Billboard Song of the Year 2013)

• 2013-01-04 A Beechcraft BE35 airplane crashes into a house in Palm Coast, Florida, in faialed emergency landing, killing 3 in the plane, no one in the home was injured
• 2013-12-16 79th Heisman Trophy Award: Jameis Winston, Florida State (QB)

• 2014-09-18 8 people (including 2 children) are shot dead in Bell, Florida
• 2015-04-30 NFL Draft: Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 2016-03-09 Eighth Democratic presidential candidates debate hosted by Univision and the Washington Post and held in Miami, Florida
• 2016-03-10 Twelfth Republican presidential candidates debate hosted by CNN, held in Coral Gables, Florida
• 2016-04-29 "H.O.L.Y" single released by Florida Georgia Line (Billboard Song of the Year, 2016)
• 2016-06-12 Gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State opens fire at gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49, injuring 53 - worst mass shooting in the US

• 2017-09-11 Hurricane Irma leaves 7 million US homes without power in Florida and Georgia
• 2017-09-13 Nursing home inhabitants rescued after losing their air-conditioning in aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Hollywood, Florida, 11 die

• 2018-02-14 Ex-student Nikolas Cruz shoots and kills 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida, before being captured
• 2018-03-14 US students across American commemorate Florida high school shooting with mass walkouts across the country
• 2018-03-15 Pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida, collapses onto 8-lane highway 5 days after it was built, killing 6
• 2018-05-05 Electric cigarette explodes killing a man in St. Petersburg, Florida, first death from a vaping product
• 2018-08-26 Gamer at a Madden NFL 19 gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, loses then returns to shoot two dead and wound nine
• 2018-10-10 Hurricane Michael makes landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, as a category 4 hurricane with winds of 155 mph (250 km/h), going on to kill 27, having killed 15 in Central America

• 2019-04-08 Record 17ft (5.2M) invasive Burmese python pregnant with 73 eggs captured in Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve
• 2019-06-25 NHL Draft: Barrie Colts (OHL) defenseman Aaron Ekblad first pick by Florida Panthers
• 2019-06-26 Two US Florida towns pay hackers considerable ransom to unfreeze their computer systems; Riviera Beach $600,00 and Lake City $500,000
• 2019-07-18 Children's songs "Baby Shark" and "Raining Tacos" used by City of West Palm Beach, Florida to drive away homeless people from the waterfront
• 2019-09-23 US police officer fired after arresting two six-year-olds at a school on charges of misdemeanour battery in Florida
• 2019-09-26 US Income inequality widest for over 50 years, worst in California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana and New York, according to new census figures
• 2019-10-01 Law allowing teachers to carry guns in schools comes into effect in US state of Florida

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Birthdays 201 - 300 of 561

• 1953-06-18 Jerome Smith, American guitarist (KC & the Sunshine Band - "Boogie Shoes"), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2000)
• 1953-10-24 Billy Thomas, American singer (McBride & Ride - "I Count on You"), born in Fort Meyers, Florida
• 1953-11-01 Jan Davis, American astronaut (STS 47, 60, 85), born in Cocoa Beach, Florida
• 1953-12-08 Roy Firestone, American sportscaster (Life's Most Embarrassing Moments), born in Miami, Florida
• 1953-12-21 Betty Wright [Bessie Norris], American R&B singer-songwriter (Clean Up Woman), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2020)
• 1954-05-10 Jeff Apple, American film producer (In the Line of Fire), born in Miami, Florida
• 1954-06-05 Nancy Stafford [Nancy Elizabeth], American actress (Joan-St Elsewhere, 1977 Miss Florida), born in Wilton Manors, Florida
• 1954-06-22 Charles T. Canady, American attorney, judge and politician (Chief Justice Florida Supreme Court 2018-, Rep-R-Florida 1993-2001), born in Lakeland, Florida

• 1954-08-13 Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Cuban-American attorney and politician (Rep-R-Florida), born in Havana, Cuba
• 1954-08-28 George Church, American geneticist and synthetic biologist, born in MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
• 1954-09-06 Banner Thomas, American rock bassist (Molly Hatchet), born in Orange Park, Florida (d. 2017)
• 1954-09-07 Benmont Tench, American rock keyboardist (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), born in Gainesville, Florida
• 1954-09-08 Mark Foley, American politician (Rep-(R)-Florida 1995-2006), resigned after texting scandal, born in Newton, Massachusetts
• 1954-10-30 JoAnne Russell, American tennis player (Wimbledon doubles 1977), born in Miami, Florida
• 1954-12-13 John Anderson, American country singer and actor ("I've Got a Feelin'";"Money in the Bank"), born in Apopka, Florida

• 1955-02-05 Mike Heath, American baseball player, born in Tampa, Florida
• 1955-03-09 Fernando Bujones, American ballet dancer, born in Miami, Florida (d. 2005)
• 1955-05-21 Stan Lynch, American rock drummer (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1976-94), producer, and songwriter, born in Gainesville, Florida
• 1955-05-22 Jimmy Lyon, American guitarist (Eddie Money; The Greg Kihn Band), born in Tampa, Florida
• 1955-05-31 Laura Baugh, American golfer, writer, broadcaster (LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year 1973), born in Gainesville, Florida
• 1955-06-16 Tree Rollins, American NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Winter Haven, Florida
• 1955-08-15 Kenneth Carr, American basketball forward (Olympic gold 1976; LA Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Portland TBs), born in Clearwater, Florida
• 1955-09-19 Rex Smith, American actor (Pirates of Penzance), and singer ("You Take My Breath Away"), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1956-01-27 Mimi Rogers [Miriam Spickler], American actress (The Rapture; Paper Dolls; Weapons of Mass Distraction), and producer, born in Coral Gables, Florida
• 1956-02-11 Catherine Hickland, American actress (One Life to Live), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 1956-03-29 Kurt Thomas, American gymnast (first American male to win gold medal at World Championships, floor 1978; floor, horizontal bars 1979), and actor (Gymkata), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2020)
• 1956-06-09 Patricia Cornwell, American author (Kay Scarpetta crime novels), born in Miami, Florida
• 1956-07-24 Charles Crist, American politician (Governor of Florida 2007-2011), born in Altoona, Pennsylvania
• 1956-07-30 Delta Burke, American actress (Suzanne-Designing Women), born in Orlando, Florida
• 1956-08-16 Colleen Walker, American golfer (du Maurier Classic 1997), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2012)
• 1956-10-23 Betsy Nagelsen, American tennis player (Australian Open doubles 1978, 80; Australian Open singles 1978 runner-up), born in St Petersburg, Florida
• 1957-01-11 Darryl Dawkins, American basketball center (Philadelphia 76ers, NJ Nets; NBA breaking a backboard rule), born in Orlando, Florida (d. 2015)
• 1957-01-19 Ottis Anderson, American NFL running back (NY Giants), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
• 1957-03-11 The Lady Chablis [Benjamin Knox], American transgender entertainer (Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil), born in Quincy, Florida (d. 2016)
• 1957-04-01 Peter Deutsch, American politician (US Representative (D)-Florida, 1993-2005), born in The Bronx, New York
• 1957-05-07 Hercules [Raymond Fernandez], American professional wrestler, born in Tampa, Florida (d. 2004)
• 1957-07-24 Pam Tillis, American country singer (Melancholy Child), born in Plant City, Florida
• 1957-09-04 Khandi Alexander, American actress, born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1957-10-08 Joe Castiglione, American college athletic director, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 1958-06-26 Glen Stewart Godwin, American murderer (FBI Most Wanted), born in Miami, Florida
• 1958-07-03 Aaron Tippin, American country singer ("You've Got to Stand for Something"), born in Pensacola, Florida
• 1958-07-19 Robert Gibson, American professional wrestler, born in Pensacola, Florida
• 1958-07-25 Thurston Moore, American guitarist and songwriter (Sonic Youth - "100%"), born in Coral Gables, Florida
• 1958-11-23 David Wallace, American actor (General Hospital, Babysitter, Humongus), born in Miami, Florida
• 1959-01-10 Chandra Cheesborough, American 4x100 runner (Olympic gold 1984), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1959-02-17 Rowdy Gaines, American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m, 4x100m relay, 4x100m medley 1984; 5 x World C'ship gold 1978, 82) and broadcaster (NBC), born in Winter Haven, Florida
• 1959-03-23 Catherine Keener, American actress (Captain Philips, Get Out), born in Miami, Florida
• 1959-04-02 Dean Townson, American country music bassist (Pirates of Mississippi - "Feed Jake"), born in St. Petersburg, Florida
• 1959-05-16 Bob Patterson, American MLB baseball pitcher, 1985-98 (Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and 3 other teams), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1959-07-02 Wendy B Lawrence, astronaut (STS 67, 86, sk:91), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1959-08-02 Victoria Jackson, comedian and actress (Casual Sex, Saturday Night Live), born in Miami, Florida
• 1959-09-04 William Kennedy Smith, American physician and member of the Kennedy family (accused of rape in Florida, 1991), born in Brighton, Massachusetts

• 1959-12-08 Marty Raybon, American singer (Shenandoah-Sunday in the South), born in Sanford, Florida
• 1960-02-27 Johnny Van Zant, American rock vocalist (Lynyrd Skynyrd), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1960-05-17 Fiona Hutchison, American actress (One Life to Live, Guiding Light), born in Miami, Florida
• 1960-06-19 Patti Rizzo, American golfer (4 LPGA Tour wins), born in Hollywood, Florida
• 1960-07-23 Al Perez, American professional wrestler, born in Tampa, Florida
• 1960-09-05 Rob Stull, American pentathlete (Olympic-92), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 1960-09-14 Anthony Addabbo, American actor (Jason-Generations), born in Coral Gables, Florida (d. 2016)
• 1960-10-04 Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard, American country singer (Betty's Bein' Bad), born in Apopka, Florida

• 1960-12-22 Luther Campbell, American rap artist (2 Live Crew), born in Miami, Florida
• 1960-12-28 Terri Garber, American actress (Leslie Carrington-Dynasty), born in Miami, Florida
• 1961-02-25 Davey Allison, American auto racer (Daytona 500 1992), born in Hollywood, Florida (d. 1993)
• 1961-04-15 Lynne Austin, American model (First Hooters girl), Playboy playmate (Jul, 1986), born in Plant City, Florida
• 1961-08-21 Danny Sheaffer, American MLB catcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1961-09-22 Dot Richardson, American softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Orlando, Florida
• 1961-09-22 Vince Coleman, American MLB outfielder, 1985-97, NL Rookie of the Year, 6X NL stolen base leader, 2X All-Star (St. Louis Cardinals; New York Mets, and 4 other teams), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1961-12-20 Nate Newton, NFL guard (Dallas Cowboys), born in Orlando, Florida
• 1962-03-28 Terry Szopinski, American pro-wrestler (The Warlord), born in Pompano Beach, Florida
• 1962-03-29 Billy Beane, American baseball executive (GM Oakland Athletics 1997-2016; MLB Executive of the Year Award 2018; film 'Moneyball' based on Beane), born in Orlando, Florida
• 1962-04-02 Billy Dean, American country singer ("Young Man"; "Fire in the Dark"), born in Quincy, Florida
• 1962-04-13 Dave Miley, American baseball player and manager, born in Tampa, Florida
• 1962-04-16 Jeanne Golay, American cyclist (Olympics-16th-92, 96), born in Coral Gables, Florida
• 1962-04-18 Wilber Marshall, American College Football HOF linebacker (Uni of Florida; Super Bowl 1985 Chicago Bears, 1991 Washington Redskins; 3 x Pro Bowl; 2 x All Pro), born in Titusville, Florida
• 1962-05-10 Robby Thompson, infielder (SF Giants), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
• 1962-07-17 Jay Barrs, American archer (Olympic gold 1988, 92, 96), born in Jacksonville, Florida
• 1962-07-23 Terry-Jo Myers, American golfer (3 LPGA Tour titles; 1998 Ben Hogan Award), born in Ft Myers, Florida

• 1962-09-28 Laurie Rinker-Graham, American golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 1987 3rd), born in Stuart, Florida
• 1962-09-30 Dave Magadan, American baseball player (NY Mets, Chicago Cubs), born in Tampa, Florida
• 1962-10-30 Danny Tartabull, outfielder (NY Yankees, Chicago White Sox), born in Miami, Florida
• 1962-11-14 Morgan Reeser, American 470 sailor (Olympics-8th-1992, 96), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 1963-02-06 Mike Hough, Canadian NHL left wing (Florida Panthers), born in Montreal, Quebec
• 1963-03-01 Magnus Svensson, Swedish ice hockey defenseman (Olympic gold 1994; NHL: Florida Panthers), born in Tranås, Sweden
• 1963-03-22 Rich Monteleone, pitcher (California Angels), born in Tampa, Florida
• 1963-05-07 Johnny Lee Middleton, American musician (Savatage; Trans-Siberian Orchestra), born in St. Petersburg, Florida
• 1963-06-25 Mike Stanley, American baseball player (NY Yankees, Boston Red Sox), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 1963-07-31 Brian Skrudland, Canadian NHL center (fastest goal in playoff OT-0:09 seconds Game 2 1986), born in Peace River, Alberta
• 1963-09-04 John Vanbiesbrouck, American ice hockey goalie (NHL All Star 1994, 96, 97; Vezina Trophy 1986; NY Rangers), born in Detroit, Michigan
• 1963-10-31 Fred McGriff, American Baseball HOF infielder (World Series 1995 Atlanta Braves; 5 x MLB All Star), born in Tampa, Florida
• 1963-11-18 Dante Bichette, outfielder (Colorado Rockies), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
• 1964-01-05 Tracy Ham, American College/Canadian Football HOF quarterback (Georgia Southern Uni; Grey Cup 1987, 1995 [MVP]; CFL All-Star 1989; Montreal Alouettes, Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts), born in Gainesville, Florida
• 1964-01-27 Woody Austin, American golfer (PGA C'ship 2007 runner-up; 4 PGA Tour titles), born in Tampa, Florida
• 1964-03-06 Madonna Wayne Gacy [Stephen Bier, Jr.], American musician (Marilyn Manson), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 1964-04-07 Joe Durant, American golfer (4 PGA Tour titles), born in Pensacola, Florida
• 1964-06-28 Bryan Barker, NFL punter (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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