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Maryland History Timeline (Part 3)

Maryland: Baltimore - Bethesda - Silver Spring

Today in American History

Events in Maryland History


Famous People from Maryland

Birthdays 201 - 300 of 317

David Hasselhoff (72 years old)

1952-07-17 American actor (Night Rider, Mitch-Baywatch), born in Baltimore, Maryland

  • 1952-08-14 Debbie Meyer, American 200m/400m/800m swimmer (Olympic 3 gold-68), born in Annapolis, Maryland
  • 1952-08-29 Karen Hesse, American children's book writer (Out of the Dust), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1953-08-30 Ron George, American politician (Member of the Maryland House of Delegates), born in Syracuse, New York
  • 1953-12-11 Bess Armstrong, American actress (Julia-On Our Own, 4 Seasons, Jaws), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1954-07-01 Mike Reid, American golfer (Senior PGA C'ship 2005, The Tradition 2009), born in Bainbridge, Maryland
  • 1955-01-22 Thomas David Jones, United States astronaut (STS 59, 68, 80, sk: 98), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1955-01-22 Timothy R. Ferguson, American politician, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1955-05-27 Richard Schiff, American actor (The West Wing), born in Bethesda, Maryland
  • 1956-02-06 Linda Grovenor, American actress (Die Laughing, Wheels of Fire), born in Baltimore, Maryland

Fred Funk (68 years old)

1956-06-14 American golfer (The Tradition 2008, 10; US Senior Open 2009), born in Takoma Park, Maryland

  • 1956-07-03 Montel Williams, American TV talk show host (Montel), born in Baltimore, Maryland

Linda Hamilton (67 years old)

1956-09-26 American actress (Beauty & the Beast, Terminator films), born in Salisbury, Maryland

  • 1956-12-20 Guy Babylon, American keyboard player (Elton John) and arranger, born in New Windsor, Maryland (d. 2009|)
  • 1957-03-06 Edward "Eddie" Deezen, American actor (Grease; I Wanna Hold Your Hand), born in Cumberland, Maryland
  • 1957-04-01 Donnie Hammond, American golfer (2 PGA Tour titles), born in Frederick, Maryland
  • 1957-09-13 John G. Trueschler, American politician (member of the Maryland House of Delegates), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1957-11-25 Bob Ehrlich, Jr., former Maryland governor
  • 1958-02-16 Michael W. Burns, American politician, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1958-05-03 Kevin Kilner, American actor (Earth:Final Conflict), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1959-07-31 Mike Bielecki, American MLB pitcher (Atlanta Braves), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1959-08-06 Grant Aleksander, actor (Guiding Light, All My Children), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1959-10-31 Neal Stephenson, American author, born in Fort Meade, Maryland
  • 1960-05-08 Eric Brittingham, American rock bassist (Cinderella - "Heartbreak Station"; "Nobody's Fool"), born in Salisbury, Maryland
  • 1960-07-05 James M. Kelly, American politician (Maryland), born in Baltimore County, Maryland

Cal Ripken Jr (63 years old)

1960-08-24 American Baseball HOF shortstop (19 x MLB All Star; MLB record consecutive game streak 2,632; AL MVP 1983, 91; Baltimore Orioles), born in Havre de Grace, Maryland

  • 1960-09-17 Kevin Clash, American puppeteer (Sesame Street, 1984-2012 "Elmo"), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1960-11-06 Michael Cerveris, American actor (Fun Home), born in Bethesda, Maryland
  • 1962-01-06 Sean Landeta, NFL place kicker (NY Giants), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1962-03-05 Elise Burgin, tennis star, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1962-03-05 Robert L Curbeam Jr, astronaut (STS 85, sk: 99), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1962-07-04 Pam Shriver, American tennis star (1991 US Open doubles/Olympic gold 1988), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1963-01-18 Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland, born in Washington, D.C.
  • 1963-04-16 John Delaney, American politician (Rep-D-Maryland 2013-19), born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
  • 1963-09-06 Bryan Simonaire, American politician (Maryland State Senator), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1963-11-18 Len Bias, American basketball player (Boston Celtics pick for 1986 draft), born in Landover, Maryland (d. 1986)
  • 1964-01-18 Brady Anderson, American MLB outfielder (Baltimore Orioles), born in Silver Spring, Maryland
  • 1964-02-23 Dana Katherine Scully, American fictional character (The X-Files), born in Annapolis, Maryland
  • 1964-03-20 Ruth Davidon, rower (Olympic 6th 1996), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1964-03-29 Michael A. Jackson, American politician, born in Cheverly, Maryland
  • 1964-06-12 Paula Marshall, American actress (Lindsay Sutton-Chicago Sons), born in Rockville, Maryland
  • 1964-08-01 Adam Duritz, American rock singer-songwriter, and keyboardist (Counting Crows - "Mr. Jones"; "Accidentally in Love"), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1964-10-05 Warren E. Miller, Maryland politician
  • 1964-12-16 Billy Ripken, American baseball 2nd baseman (Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers) and broadcaster (XM Satellite Radio, MLB Network), born in Havre de Grace, Maryland
  • 1965-01-09 Muggsy Bogues, American NBA guard and the shortest player ever to play in the NBA (Washington Bullets, Charlotte Hornets), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1965-08-04 Crystal Chappell, American actress (Carly-Days of our Lives), born in Silver Spring, Maryland
  • 1966-01-10 Steve Kramer, American politician, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1966-06-27 Rob Harbison, American 3x40 rifle shooter (Olympic 6th 1996), born in Fallston, Maryland
  • 1966-10-27 Matt Drudge, American political commentator and blogger (Drudge Report), born in Takoma Park, Maryland
  • 1966-11-17 Jeff Nelson, pitcher (NY Yankees), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1967-03-29 Brian Jordan, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1999 Atlanta Braves; LA Dodgers, St Louis Cardinals) and NFL defensive back (Atlanta Falcons 1989-91), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1967-06-17 Keith Sims, American football offensive guard (Pro Bowl 1993–95; Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1967-08-22 Alfred Gough, American screenwriter and producer, born in Leonardtown, Maryland

Toni Braxton (56 years old)

1967-10-07 American R&B singer-songwriter ("Un-Break My Heart"), born in Severn, Maryland

  • 1968-03-20 Ultra Naté, American sance and R&B singer-songwriter ("Free"; "If You Could Read My Mind"), born in Havre de Grace, Maryland
  • 1968-09-13 Denny Neagle, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1995, 97; NL wins leader 1997; Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves), born in Gambrills, Maryland
  • 1968-11-08 Parker Posey, American actress (Tess Shelby-As the World Turns), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1968-11-16 Chris Haney, American baseball pitcher (KC Royals), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1968-12-14 Noelle Beck, American actress (Trisha-Loving, Fletch Lives), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1969-01-18 Larry Webster, American football defensive tackle (Baltimore Ravens), born in Elkton, Maryland
  • 1969-01-22 Keith Gordon, American baseball outfielder (Cincinnati Reds), born in Bethesda, Maryland
  • 1969-02-22 Thomas Jane, American actor, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1969-03-22 Russell Maryland, American NFL defensive tackle (Dallas Cowboys, Oak Raiders), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • 1969-06-14 Eugene Chung, American NFL guard (Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts), born in Prince George's County, Maryland
  • 1969-09-11 Laura Sisk, American actress (Allison Rescott-Loving), born in Washington, D.C.
  • 1969-10-22 Spike Jonze [Adam Spiegel], American director and film producer (Her, Three Kings, Where the Wild Things Are), born in Rockville, Maryland
  • 1969-11-12 Ian Bremmer, American political scientist, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1969-11-18 Sam Cassell, American NBA guard (NJ Nets, Houston Rockets), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1970-02-24 Jonathan Ward, American actor (Doug-Charles in Charge; Beans Baxter), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1970-06-11 Chris Rice, American contemporary Christian and folk music singer-songwriter ("When Did You Fall (In Love With Me)"), poet, and visual artist, born in Clinton, Maryland
  • 1970-07-23 Sam Watters, American R&B singer and songwriter (Color Me Badd - "Wanna Sex You Up"), born in Camp Springs, Maryland
  • 1970-09-11 William Joppy, American professional boxer, born in Silver Spring, Maryland
  • 1971-03-17 Bill Mueller, American baseball player, born in Maryland Heights, Missouri
  • 1971-09-09 Jill Sudduth, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1971-09-13 Richie Anderson, American NFL running back (NY Jets), born in Olney, Maryland

Jada Pinkett Smith (52 years old)

1971-09-18 American actress (Set it Off; Nutty Professor;, Menace II Society), born in Baltimore, Maryland

  • 1972-06-10 Steven Fischer, American film producer and director, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1972-08-13 Kevin Plank, American entrepreneur (Under Armour), born in Kensington, Maryland
  • 1972-08-28 Jay Witasick, American baseball player, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1972-10-05 Thomas Roberts, American news anchor, born in Towson, Maryland
  • 1973-09-08 Jason Downs, American actor (KC Undercover, Hairspray), born in Columbia, Maryland
  • 1973-09-16 Clint Peay, American soccer defender (Olympic gold 1996), born in Columbia, Maryland
  • 1973-10-10 Zach Thornton, American soccer goalkeeper (8 caps; MLS GK of the Year: 1998, 2009), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1973-10-11 Mike Smith, American guitarist (Snot; Limp Bizkit), born in Middle River, Maryland
  • 1974-10-09 Keith Booth, American NBA forward (Chicago Bulls), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1975-04-04 Kisha Ford, American WNBA guard and forward (NY Liberty), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1975-08-03 N. D. Kalu, American defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1975-12-22 Chris Adler, American writer, born in Cheverly, Maryland
  • 1976-04-18 Justin Ross, American politician (Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 22nd district 2003-12), born in Bowie, Maryland
  • 1976-05-03 Jeff Halpern, American ice hockey player, born in Potomac, Maryland
  • 1976-11-20 Dominique Dawes, American gymnast (Olympics-gold/brz-92, 96), born in Silver Spring, Maryland

Anna Faris (47 years old)

1976-11-29 American actress (Scary Movie, Mom), born in Baltimore, Maryland

  • 1977-02-21 Steve Francis, American basketball player, born in Takoma Park, Maryland
  • 1977-06-17 Jason Miller, actor (New Mickey Mouse Club), born in Silver Spring, Maryland
  • 1977-11-03 Greg Plitt, American fitness model and entrepreneur, born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2015)
  • 1978-09-13 Megan Henning, American actress (I Know Who Killed Me), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1978-10-09 Juan Dixon, American basketball player, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1978-11-09 Sisqó [Mark Althavean Andrews], American singer (Dru Hill, Unleash the Dragon), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1979-11-10 Warren Wolf, American jazz vibraphonist, born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • 1980-04-11 Mark Teixeira, American baseball first baseman (World Series 2009 NY Yankees; 3 × MLB All-Star; 5 × Gold Glove Award; Texas Rangers), born in Annapolis, Maryland