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Florida History Timeline (Part 4)

Florida: Fort Lauderdale - Gainesville - Hialeah - Jacksonville - Miami - Orlando, FL - Pensacola - St. Petersburg, FL - Tallahassee - Tampa - West Palm Beach

Today in American History

Events in Florida History


Famous People from Florida

Birthdays 301 - 400 of 561

  • 1964-10-04 Matthew Cetlinski, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4x200m freestyle relay 1988), born in Fort Worth, Florida

Dwight Gooden (59 years old)

1964-11-16 American baseball pitcher (4 x MLB All-Star; NL Cy Young Award, Triple Crown 1985 NY Mets; no-hitter 1996 NY Yankees), born in Tampa, Florida

  • 1965-01-05 Rick Tuten, American NFL punter (Seattle Seahawks), born in Perry, Florida
  • 1965-01-11 Olivia Barash, actress (Laura-Out of the Blue), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1965-01-14 Dave Lowry, American NHL left wing (Florida Panthers), born in Greater Sudbury, Canada
  • 1965-04-09 Jeff Zucker, American television executive (CEO of NBC Universal), born in Homestead, Florida
  • 1965-05-13 Lari White, American country music singer and actress (You Can Be A Star winner- 1988), born in Dunedin, Florida (d. 2018)
  • 1965-06-30 Mitch Richmond, American NBA guard (Sac Kings, Olympic gold 1988, 96), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

David Robinson (58 years old)

1965-08-06 American NBA center (San Antonio Spurs, Olympic gold 1992), born in Key West, Florida

  • 1965-08-29 Will Perdue, American NBA center (San Antonio Spurs), born in Melbourne, Florida
  • 1965-09-05 Tony Martin, American NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1965-09-07 Bruce Armstrong, American NFL offensive tackle (NE Patriots), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1965-10-02 Jill Powell, American actress (Marcy-As The World Turns), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1965-12-11 Jay Bell, American baseball infielder (MLB All-Star 1993, 99; World Series 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks; Gold Glove Award 1993 Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Eglin AFB, Florida
  • 1965-12-24 Winston Moss, NFL linebacker (Seattle Seahawks), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1966-01-06 Chris Antley, American Racing Hall of Fame jockey (Kentucky Derby 1991, 1999; Preakness 1999), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (d. 2000)
  • 1966-03-07 Terry Carkner, Canadian NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), born in Smiths Falls, Canada
  • 1966-04-05 Michael "Mike" McCready, American musician and lead guitarist (Pearl Jam), born in Pensacola, Florida
  • 1966-04-12 Lorenzo White, American football running back (Cleveland Browns), born in Hollywood, Florida
  • 1966-05-27 Ray Sheppard, Pembroke, NHL right wing (Florida Panthers)
  • 1966-06-14 Traylor Howard, American actress (Joy Byrnes-Boston Common), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1966-07-17 Michael Bradley, American golfer (4 PGA Tour wins), born in Largo, Florida
  • 1966-08-02 Tim Wakefield, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 2009; World Series 2004, 07 Boston Red Sox) and broadcaster (NESN), born in Melbourne, Florida (d. 2023) [1]
  • 1966-09-04 Jearl Miles Clark, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x400m relay 1996, 2000; World C'ship gold 400m 1993; 4x400m relay 1993, 95, 2003), born in Gainesville, Florida
  • 1966-09-19 Eric Robert Rudolph, American criminal (domestic terrorist convicted with series of bombings), born in Merritt Island, Florida
  • 1966-10-18 Alan Mills, pitcher (Baltimore Orioles), born in Lakeland, Florida
  • 1966-10-21 Tommy Tolles, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1996 3rd, Masters 1997 3rd), born in Ft Myers, Florida
  • 1966-11-25 Mark Whiten, American MLB baseball outfielder (4 home runs in one game 1993; St. Louis Cardinals), born in Pensacola, Florida
  • 1966-12-05 Joseph Barbara, American actor (Joe Carlino-Another World), born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
  • 1966-12-14 Anthony Mason, American NBA forward, 1989-2003 (NY Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, and 4 other teams), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2015)
  • 1966-12-31 Paula Barbieri, American model and actress (Dangerous), born in Panama City, Florida
  • 1967-02-23 Gord Murphy, NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1967-02-26 David Howard, American baseball infielder (KC Royals), born in Sarasota, Florida
  • 1967-02-27 Dallas Eakins, American-Canadian NHL defenseman (Winnipeg Jets), born in Dade City, Florida
  • 1967-04-18 Kenneth Gant, American NFL safety (Super Bowl 1992, 93; Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Bartow, Florida
  • 1967-04-27 Bridgette Gordon, American basketball forward (Sacramento Monarchs, Olympic gold, 1988), born in DeLand, Florida

Deion Sanders (56 years old)

1967-08-09 American College/Pro Football Hall of Fame corner-back (Super Bowl 1995, 96; 8 x Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys) and MLB outfielder (NY Yankees; Atlanta Braves), born in Fort Myers, Florida

  • 1967-09-03 Luis Gonzalez, American baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1999, 2001-03, 05; World Series 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks; Houston Astros), born in Tampa, Florida

Vanilla Ice (56 years old)

1967-10-31 American rapper (Ice Ice Baby) and actor (Cool as Ice), born in Miami, Florida

  • 1967-11-10 Donya Fiorentino, American model, born in Key Largo, Florida
  • 1967-12-07 Tino Martinez, American baseball first baseman (MLB All-Star 1995, 1997; World Series 1996, 98–2000 Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees), born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1968-03-21 Johan Garpenlov, NHL left wing (Florida Panthers), born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • 1968-04-13 Ted Washington, American NFL nose tackle (Buffalo Bills), born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1968-04-18 Mary Birdsong, American actress (Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me), born in Florida
  • 1968-07-30 Michael Brandon, NFL defensive end (SF 49ers), born in Daytona Beach, Florida
  • 1968-08-28 Tom Fitzgerald, American NHL right wing (Florida Panthers), born in Billerica, Massachusetts
  • 1968-11-13 Mark Fitzpatrick, NHL goalie (Florida Panthers), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1968-11-21 Antonio Tarver, light heavyweight boxer (Olympics-br-96), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1968-11-29 Dee Brown, American NBA guard (Boston Celtics), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1968-12-13 Shaun Stafford, American tennis star (1992 Taipei), born in Ocala, Florida
  • 1968-12-26 Mideon [Dennis Knight], American professional wrestler, born in Clearwater, Florida
  • 1968-12-27 Dean Palmer, infielder (Texas Rangers), born in Tallahassee, Florida
  • 1969-01-02 Róbert Švehla, Slovak NHL defenceman (Florida Panthers 573 games; Slovakia 44 games), born in Martin, Slovakia
  • 1969-01-05 Shaun Micheel, American golfer (PGA C'ship 2003), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1969-01-06 Norman Reedus, American model and actor (The Walking Dead), born in Hollywood, Florida
  • 1969-01-16 Roy Jones Jr., American boxer (4 x weight divisions world champion), born in Pensacola, Florida
  • 1969-02-02 Jody Hull, Canadian NHL player and coach (Florida Panthers), born in Petrolia, Ontario
  • 1969-02-06 James Jones, American NFL defensive tackle (Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1969-02-22 Shawn Jefferson, American NFL wide receiver (San Diego Chargers, NE Patriots), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1969-03-07 Geoff Smith, Canadian NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), born in Edmonton
  • 1969-03-28 Brett Ratner, American film director (Rush Hour), born in Miami Beach, Florida
  • 1969-04-04 Carlos Reyes, American baseball pitcher (Oakland A's), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1969-04-23 Martín López-Zubero, Spanish backstroke swimmer (world record 200m), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1969-04-25 Joe Buck, American sports broadcaster, born in St. Petersburg, Florida

Emmitt Smith (55 years old)

1969-05-15 American College/Pro Football HOF running back (Uni of Florida; Super Bowl 1992, 93 [MVP], 95; NFL MVP 1993; 3 x NFL rushing leader; Dallas Cowboys), born in Pensacola, Florida

  • 1969-07-06 Sophia Witherspoon, American WNBA guard (NY Liberty), born in Fort Pierce, Florida
  • 1969-08-13 Alex Fernandez, Cuban-American baseball pitcher (Chicago White Sox), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1969-08-14 DJ Uncle Al, American hip-hop DJ, born in Miami, Florida (d. 2001)
  • 1969-09-11 Gidget Gein [Bradley Stewart], American rock uitarist and bass player (Marilyn Manson band), born in Hollywood, Florida (d. 2008)
  • 1969-10-11 Cal Dixon, American NFL center and guard (NY Jets), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1969-10-25 Larry Thomas, American baseball pitcher (Chicago White Sox), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1969-10-31 Henry John Mills, American NFL tight end (Houston Oilers), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1969-11-18 Lee Anne Ketcham, female pitcher (Silver Bullets), born in Tallahassee, Florida
  • 1969-12-23 Stephen Grant, American football linebacker (Indianapolis Colts), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1969-12-30 Michelle McGann, American golfer (7 LPGA Tour wins), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • 1970-01-08 Darryl Williams, American NFL safety (Seattle Seahawks, Cin Bengals), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1970-04-15 Darrin Smith, American football linebacker (Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXVIII, XXX Dallas Cowboys), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1970-04-18 Greg Eklund, American drummer (Everclear, 1994-2003), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1970-05-05 Kyan Douglas, American TV personality (Queer Eye), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1970-05-23 Ricky Gutierrez, infielder (Houston Astros), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1970-06-14 Willie Beamon, American former-NFL cornerback (New York Giants), born in Belle Glade, Florida
  • 1970-07-05 Doug Bochtler, American baseball pitcher (San Diego Padres), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • 1970-08-03 Darren Mickell, American NFL defensive end (KC Chiefs, New Orleans Saints), born in Miami, Florida

Jim Courier (53 years old)

1970-08-17 American tennis player, analyst (4-time Grand Slam singles winner), born in Sanford, Florida

  • 1970-08-21 Steve Everitt, American NFL center (Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1970-08-23 Brad Mehldau, American jazz pianist, born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1970-09-06 Torrance Small, American NFL wide receiver (New Orleans Saints), born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1970-09-26 Paul Laus, Canadian NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), born in Beamsville, Canada
  • 1970-10-12 Charlie Ward, American basketball guard (NBA: NY Knicks) and College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 1993, Florida State), born in Tallahassee, Florida
  • 1970-10-29 Dan Ratushny, Canadian NHL player (Florida Panthers) and coach, born in Nepean, Ontario
  • 1970-12-04 Jeff Blake, American NFL quarterback (Pro Bowl 1995; Cincinnati Bengals), born in Daytona Beach, Florida
  • 1970-12-11 Errict Rhett, American NFL running back (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Pembroke Pines, Florida
  • 1971-02-10 Wayne Gandy, American football offensive tackle (St Louis Rams), born in Haines City, Florida
  • 1971-03-02 Amber Smith, actress (Faithful, Funeral, Mirror Has 2 Faces), born in Tampa, Florida

Pavel Bure (53 years old)

1971-03-31 Russian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers), born in Moscow, Russia

  • 1971-04-26 Ryan Yarbrough, American NFL wide receiver (Baltimore Ravens, NY Jets), born in Lakeland, Florida
  • 1971-04-30 Ryan Hawblitzel, pitcher (Colorado Rockies), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • 1971-05-17 Bill Lindsay, Big Fork, NHL left wing (Florida Panthers)
  • 1971-05-28 Marco Rubio, American politician (Senate-R-Florida, 2011-), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1971-06-03 Carl Everett, American MLB outfielder, 1993-2006, 2X All-Star(Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and 6 other teams), born in Tampa, Florida