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Florida History Timeline (Part 5)

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 401 - 500 of 561

  • 1971-06-17 Tripp Schwenk, American 100m/200m backstroke (Olympic silver 1996), born in Sarasota, Florida
  • 1971-08-07 Chris T. Jones, American NFL wide receiver (Philadelphia Eagles), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • 1971-08-14 James Folston, American NFL defensive end (Oakland Raiders), born in Cocoa, Florida
  • 1971-08-18 Kevin Bouie, American football running back (Philadelphia Eagles, Ariz Cardinals), born in Pahokee, Florida
  • 1971-08-21 Shayne Edge, American NFL/WLAF punter (Steelers, Barcelona Dragons), born in Lake City, Florida
  • 1971-08-29 Carla Gugino, American actress (Spy Kids), born in Sarasota, Florida
  • 1971-09-06 Anthony Goldwire, American NBA guard (Denver Nuggets), born in West Palm Beach, Florida

David Duval (52 years old)

1971-11-09 American golfer (British Open 2001), born in Jacksonville, Florida

  • 1971-11-09 Steve Rhem, American NFL wide receiver (New Orleans Saints), born in Ocala, Florida
  • 1971-11-23 Vin Baker, American NBA forward (Seattle Supersonics, Milwaukee Bucks), born in Lake Wales, Florida
  • 1971-12-08 James Stewart, American NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings), born in Vero Beach, Florida
  • 1972-01-12 Dominique Ross, American NFL running back (Dallas Cowboys), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1972-01-23 Gary Harrell, American football player (NY Giants, Frankfurt Galaxy), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1972-02-11 Kelly Slater, American surfer (11 x WSL champion; Triple Crown 1995, 98, 2019, born in Cocoa Beach, Florida
  • 1972-02-28 Melisa Moses, diver (Olympic 4th 1996), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1972-04-24 Chipper Jones, American Baseball HOF infielder (8 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1995; NL MVP 1999; Atlanta Braves), born in DeLand, Florida
  • 1972-04-25 Percell Gaskins, American football linebacker (Carolina Panthers), born in Daytona Beach, Florida
  • 1972-05-02 Jill Savery, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1972-05-24 Tito Paul, American NFL defensive back (Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals), born in Kissimmee, Florida
  • 1972-06-17 James McKnight, American NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1972-06-28 Marvin Jones, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1972-07-27 Maya Rudolph, American actress and comedian (Bridemaids), born in Gainesville, Florida
  • 1972-07-31 Chris Weinke, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2000, Florida State; Carolina Panthers), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • 1972-08-28 John Buchanan, American actor (Sidekicks, Black Stallion, Family Man), born in Tallahassee, Florida
  • 1972-09-03 Martin Straka, Czech ice hockey forward (Olympic gold 1998; World C'ship gold 2005; HC Škoda Plzeň, Pittsburgh Penguins, NY Rangers), born in Plzeň, Czech Republic
  • 1972-09-06 Eric Zeier, American NFL quarterback (Cleveland Browns), born in Pensacola, Florida
  • 1972-09-07 Cedric Davis, American NFL cornerback (Arizona Cardinals), born in Brandon, Florida
  • 1972-09-09 Mike Hampton, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1999, 2001; Gold Glove Award 2003; 5 × Silver Slugger Award; NL wins leader 1999; Houston Astros), born in Brooksville, Florida
  • 1972-09-19 Fred McCrary, American NFL fullback (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Naples, Florida
  • 1972-12-19 Warren Sapp, American Pro Football HOF defensive tackle (Super Bowl XXXVII; NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1999; 4 × First-team All-Pro; 7 × Pro Bowl; TB Buccaneers; Oakland Raiders), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1972-12-25 Josh Freese, American session and touring rock drummer (Devo; Sting; Nine Inch Nails; Kelly Clarkson), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1973-04-08 Alex Gonzalez, American infielder (Toronto Blue Jays), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1973-04-18 Derrick Brooks, American football linebacker (11 × Pro Bowl; Super Bowl 2002; Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Pensacola, Florida
  • 1973-05-31 Marty Janzen, American pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1973-06-03 Charles Emanuel, American NFL safety (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Indiantown, Florida
  • 1973-07-07 Matt Mantei, American baseball player, born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1973-07-09 Enrique Murciano, American actor (Without a Trace), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1973-08-22 Howie Dorough, American singer (Backstreet Boys - "I Want It That Way"), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1973-10-09 Terry Balsamo, American guitarist (Evanescence), born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1973-10-13 Brian Dawkins, American NFL safety (9 × Pro Bowl; 4 × First-team All-Pro; Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1973-11-29 Sarah Jones, American playwright, born in Winter Springs, Florida
  • 1973-12-12 Reinard Wilson, American football linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals), born in Gainesville, Florida
  • 1973-12-26 Ryan Berube, American 800m freestyle relay (Olympic gold 1996), born in Tequesta, Florida

Eva Mendes (50 years old)

1974-03-05 American actress (Training Day, 2 Fast 2 Furious), born in Miami, Florida

  • 1974-04-25 Twan Russell, American football linebacker (Washington Redskins), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1974-07-10 (Idalmis) Marina Vidal, American actress, journalist and beauty queen (Miss Florida 1996), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1974-11-23 Tyrus McCloud, American football linebacker (Baltimore Ravens), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sarah Paulson (49 years old)

1974-12-17 American actress (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip; American Horror Story), born in Tampa, Florida

  • 1974-12-28 Rob Niedermayer, Canadian NHL center (Florida Panthers), born in Cassiar, British Columbia
  • 1975-01-20 David Eckstein, American baseball player, born in Sanford, Florida
  • 1975-01-31 Kenard Lang, American football defensive end (Washington Redskins), born in Orlando, Florida
  • 1975-04-10 Steve Washburn, Canadian NHL center (Florida Panthers), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1975-04-14 Amy Dumas, American professional wrestler, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ray Lewis (49 years old)

1975-05-15 American Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker (13 × Pro Bowl; Super Bowl MVP 2000; Baltimore Ravens), born in Bartow, Florida

  • 1975-06-26 KJ-52 [Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino], American hip hop artist, born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1975-07-05 Hernán Crespo, Argentine soccer striker (64 caps, 35 goals; Parma, Lazio, Inter Milan, Chelsea) and manager (São Paulo, Al-Duhail), born in Florida Este, Argentina
  • 1975-10-23 Jessicka [Jessica Fodera], American goth-rock, alt-pop singer-songwriter and artist, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1976-01-27 Rhett Warrener, Shaunavon, NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers)
  • 1976-02-18 Jason Podollan, Canadian NHL center (Florida Panthers), born in Vernon, Canada
  • 1976-04-03 Drew Shirley, American Christian-rock guitarist (All Together Separate; Switchfoot, 2003-present), born in Key West, Florida
  • 1976-06-07 Cassidy Rae, American actress (Sarah-Models Inc, Clarissa), born in Clermont, Florida
  • 1976-06-26 Ed Jovanoski, NHL defenseman (Florida Panthers), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • 1976-08-01 David Nemirovsky, NHL right wing (Florida Panthers), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1976-09-30 Aida Linares, Spanish actress (Clueless; Cookie), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1977-01-11 Nadia Turner, American rock singer and television personality (American Idol), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1977-01-26 Vince Carter, American basketball forward (8 x NBA All Star; NBA Rookie of the Year 1999, Toronto Raptors; Olympic gold 2000), born in Daytona Beach, Florida
  • 1977-03-09 Radek Dvořák, Czech ice hockey left wing (World C'ship gold 1999, 2001, 05; Florida Panthers, NY Rangers), born in Tábor, Czech Republic
  • 1977-05-28 Ashley Ruiz, Cuban-American pop singer (Menudo, 1991-95 - "Besame En La Playa"), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1977-10-12 Christie Kerr, American golfer (US Open 2007, PGA Championship 2010), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1978-01-09 A.J. McLean, American pop singer (Backstreet Boys), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • 1978-01-09 Chad Johnson, American football player, born in Miami, Florida
  • 1978-02-03 Adrian R'Mante, American actor (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody), born in Tampa, Florida

Perez Hilton (46 years old)

1978-03-23 American television personality and blogger, born in Miami, Florida

  • 1978-05-15 Krissy Taylor, American model, born in Miami, Florida (d. 1995)
  • 1978-06-21 Matt Kuchar, American golfer (British Open 2017 runner-up), born in Winter Park, Florida
  • 1978-08-01 Edgerrin James, American football player (Indianapolis Colts), born in Immokalee, Florida
  • 1978-11-05 Bubba Watson Jr., American golfer (US Masters 2012, 2014), born in Bagdad, Florida
  • 1978-12-23 Andra Davis, American football player, born in Live Oak, Florida
  • 1979-01-18 Kenyatta Jones, American NFL and arena football player (New England Patriots and 3 other teams, born in Gainesville, Florida (d. 2018)
  • 1979-05-24 Tracy McGrady, American Basketball Hall of Fame forward (NBA All-Star 2001–07; NBA scoring champion 2003, 04; Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets), born in Bartow, Florida
  • 1979-06-08 Derek Trucks, American guitarist and founder of Grammy Award-winning The Derek Trucks Band (Tedeschi Truck Band), born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1979-08-29 Ryan Shealy, American baseball player, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1979-09-17 Flo Rida [Tramar Dillard], American rapper, born in Carol City, Florida
  • 1979-11-19 Barry Jenkins, American director and writer (Medicine for Melancholy, Moonlight), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1980-01-04 Greg Cipes, American actor, born in Coral Springs, Florida
  • 1980-01-11 Deanna Wright, American actress, born in Ocala, Florida
  • 1980-01-14 Cory Gibbs, American soccer defender (19 caps; FC St.Pauli, Feyenoord, Colorado Rapids, NE Revolution, Chicago Fire), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1980-01-25 Michelle McCool, American pro wrestler (WWE Women's C'ship 2009, 10; WWE Divas C'ship 2008), born in Palatka, Florida
  • 1980-01-30 Wilmer Valderrama, American actor (That '70s Show -"Fez"), born in Miami, Florida
  • 1980-04-09 Yoanna House, American model, born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1980-05-17 Dallas Taylor, American Christian metal singer (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Underoath), born in Ocala, Florida
  • 1981-01-06 Asante Samuel, National Football League Defensive Back, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 1981-01-07 Marquis Daniels, American basketball player, born in Jasper, Florida
  • 1981-01-15 Pitbull [Armando Christian Perez], American rapper, born in Miami, Florida
  • 1981-01-22 Willa Ford [Amanda Lee Williford], American pop singer, and actress, born in Ruskin, Florida
  • 1981-03-09 Antonio Bryant, American football player, born in Miami, Florida

Bethany Joy Lenz (43 years old)

1981-04-02 American actress (One Tree Hill), born in Hollywood, Florida

  • 1981-04-17 Ryan Raburn, American baseball player, born in Tampa, Florida
  • 1981-04-18 Brian Buscher, American MLB third baseman, born in Jacksonville, Florida
  • 1981-06-15 Cristin Duren, Miss Florida Teen USA (Miss Photogenic-1997)