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New York History Timeline (Part 24)

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Today in American History

Events in New York History


Famous People from New York

Birthdays 2301 - 2,380 of 2,380

  • 1980-05-24 Billy L. Sullivan, American actor (Will Pacino-Something So Right), born on Long Island, New York

Abby Wambach (44 years old)

1980-06-02 American Soccer player (world record for international goals), born in Rochester, New York

  • 1980-08-11 Merritt Wever, American Emmy Award-winning actress (Nurse Jackie - "Zoey"; Godless; Unbelievable), born in Manhattan, New York
  • 1980-09-13 Michelle Nolan, American musician (Straylight Run), born in Rockville Centre, New York
  • 1980-10-13 Ashanti [Douglas] American singer ("Always On Time"), born in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York
  • 1980-10-16 Sue Bird, American basketball guard (record 508 WNBA games, Seattle Storm; Olympic gold 2004, 08, 12, 16, 20), born in Syosset, New York
  • 1980-10-31 Alondra de la Parra, Mexican-American conductor (Queensland Symphony, 2015-present), and founder and artistic director of the New York-based Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (2004-11), born in New York City
  • 1980-11-26 Delilah Cotto, Puerto Rican actress, dancer and model, born in Brooklyn, New York

Christina Aguilera (43 years old)

1980-12-18 American singer ("Genie in a Bottle"; "What a Girl Wants"), and TV personality (The Voice, 2011-16), born in Staten Island, New York

  • 1981-01-16 Nick Valensi, American rock guitarist (The Strokes), born in New York City
  • 1981-01-17 Scott Mechlowicz, American actor, born in New York

Alicia Keys (43 years old)

1981-01-25 American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, and pianist ("Girl On Fire"; 'No One"), born in New York City

  • 1981-02-08 Tommy Michaels, American actor (Timmy Hutton-All My Children), born in Staten Island, New York
  • 1981-02-15 Olivia Longott, American hip-hop and R&B singer (G-Unit), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • 1981-03-22 (Shawn) Mims, American rapper ("This Is Why I'm Hot"), born in Manhattan, New York
  • 1981-04-09 Dennis Sarfate, American baseball player, born in Queens, New York

Amy Schumer (43 years old)

1981-06-01 American comedian, writer and producer (Inside Amy Schumer), born in New York

  • 1981-07-21 Romeo Santos, American bachata singer-songwriter (Aventura), born in The Bronx, New York
  • 1981-07-31 J.Son Dinant, American comedian, born in Syracuse, New York
  • 1981-08-24 Chad Michael Murray, American actor (One Tree Hill), born in Buffalo, New York

Brian Chesky (42 years old)

1981-08-29 American internet entrepreneur (CEO of Airbnb), born in Niskayuna, New York

  • 1981-09-19 Scott Bradlee, American musician and arranger (Postmodern Jukebox), born on Long Island, New York

Ivanka Trump (42 years old)

1981-10-30 American businesswoman and daughter of businessman Donald Trump, and his 1wst wife, Ivana, born in Manhattan, New York

  • 1981-11-07 Muhammad Hassan, American professional wrestler, born in Syracuse, New York
  • 1981-11-10 Jason L. Dunham, American Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and Medal of Honor recipient, born in Scio, New York (d. 2004)
  • 1982-01-06 Tiffany Pollard, American reality television personality, born in Utica, New York
  • 1982-01-19 Mike Komisarek, American ice hockey player, born in West Islip, New York
  • 1982-08-29 A+ [Andre Levins], American rapper, born in Hempstead, New York
  • 1982-11-10 Heather Matarazzo, American actress (Welcome to the Dollhouse), born in Oyster Bay, New York
  • 1982-12-02 Pizon [Michael Scala], Italian-American rapper and producer, born in Queens, New York
  • 1982-12-20 David Wright, American baseball player (New York Mets), born in Norfolk, Virginia
  • 1982-12-21 Erica America Hayden, American journalist and radio personality, born on Long Island, New York

Kate Mara (41 years old)

1983-02-27 American actress (House of Cards, 24), born in Bedford, New York

  • 1983-03-17 Martin Shkreli, American businessman (Pharma), former hedge fund manager and convicted felon, born in Brooklyn, New York
  • 1983-04-20 Terrence J, American actor and television host (106 & Park), born in Queens, New York
  • 1983-09-11 Ike Diogu, Nigerian-American basketball player, born in Buffalo, New York

Joseph Mazzello (40 years old)

1983-09-21 American actor (Jurassic Park, The Pacific), born in Rhinebeck. New York

  • 1983-10-05 Jesse Eisenberg, American actor, author and playwright (The Social Network), born in Queens, New York
  • 1983-10-09 Stephen Gionta, American NHL ice hockey player, 2010-19 (New Jersey Devils;, New York Islanders), born in Rochester, New York

Adrienne Bailon (40 years old)

1983-10-24 American TV personality (The Real), actress and singer (The Cheetah Girls), born in Manhattan, New York

  • 1983-12-04 Chinx [Lionel Pickens], American rapper (Coke Boys), born in Queens, New York (d. 2015)
  • 1984-01-06 Kate McKinnon, American actress and comedian (Ghostbusters), born in Sea Cliff, New York
  • 1984-04-16 Noah Fleiss, American actor, born in White Plains, New York
  • 1984-04-21 Ashley Peldon, actress (Marsha-Guilding Light, Deceived), born in Staten Island, New York

Mark Zuckerberg (40 years old)

1984-05-14 American internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Facebook, born in White Plains, New York

  • 1984-05-29 Carmelo Anthony, American basketball forward (10-time NBA All Star), born in Brooklyn, New York

Ryan Lochte (39 years old)

1984-08-03 American swimmer (12-time Olympic medalist), born in Rochester, New York

  • 1985-05-02 Sarah Hughes, American figure skater, born in Great Neck, New York
  • 1985-05-03 Greg Raposo, American pop singer (Dream Street), rock singer-songwriter, and actor, born on Long Island, New York
  • 1985-10-11 Michelle Trachtenberg, American actress (Harriet the Spy), born in New York

Lady Gaga (38 years old)

1986-03-28 American singer-songwriter and actress (Bad Romance; A Star is Born), born in New York City

  • 1986-08-13 Joseph Lapira, American soccer player, born in Rochester, New York

Lea Michele (37 years old)

1986-08-29 American actress and singer (Glee), born in The Bronx, New York

  • 1986-09-07 Colin Delaney, American professional wrestler, born in Rochester, New York
  • 1986-10-25 DJ Webstar [Troy Ryan], American disc jockey and record producer (Chicken Noodle Soup), born in Harlem, New York
  • 1987-04-09 Jesse McCartney, American actor and singer, born in Ardsley, New York
  • 1987-04-16 Neil Haskell, American contemporary dancer (SYTYCD season 3 finalist), born in Clarence Center, New York
  • 1988-01-22 Greg Oden, American basketball player, born in Buffalo, New York
  • 1988-02-14 Asia Nitollano, American dancer (Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll winner), born in Mount Vernon, New York
  • 1988-06-23 Milk [Daniel Donigan], American figure skater and drag performer (RuPaul's Drag Race), born in Syracuse, New York
  • 1988-09-16 Teddy Geiger, American singer and songwriter (Stitches - Shawn Mendes), born in Rochester, New York
  • 1988-11-09 Nikki Blonsky, American actress, born in Great Neck, New York
  • 1989-01-01 Jason Pierre-Paul, American NFL linebacker (Pro Bowl 2011-12; Super Bowl 2011, New York Giants), born in Deerfield Beach, Florida
  • 1989-02-21 Corbin Bleu [Reivers], American actor and singer (High School Musical - "Chad"), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • 1989-08-21 Hayden Panettiere, American actress (One Life to Live), born in Palisades, New York

Emma Roberts (33 years old)

1991-02-10 American actress ("Unfabulous"; "Scream Queens"), born in Rhinebeck, New York

  • 1991-05-01 Marcus Stroman, American MLB baseball pitcher (All-Star, 2019; Gold Glove, 2017; Toronto Blue Jays, NY Mets), born in Medford, New York
  • 1992-10-09 Tyler James Williams, American actor (Everybody Hates Chris, Abbott Elementary), born in Westchester County, New York
  • 1992-11-05 Odell Beckham Jr., American NFL player (New York Giants), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • 1993-04-14 Vivien Cardone, American actress, born in Port Jefferson, New York,
  • 1993-08-02 Cassidy Gifford, American actress and daughter of Frank & Kathy Lee, born in New York

Saoirse Ronan (30 years old)

1994-04-12 Irish American actress (Brooklyn, Ladybird), born in The Bronx, New York

  • 1994-09-25 Jansen Panettiere, American actor (How High 2), born in Palisades, New York (d. 2023)

Melanie Martinez (29 years old)

1995-04-28 American singer-songwriter (Cry Baby), born in Queens, New York City

Post Malone (29 years old)

1995-07-04 American singer and songwriter (Stoney), born in Syracuse, New York

A Boogie wit da Hoodie (28 years old)

1995-12-06 American rapper (Hoodie SZN), born in The Bronx, New York

  • 1996-04-14 Abigail Breslin, American actress (Little Miss Sunshine), born in New York City
  • 1997-10-09 Jharrel Jerome, American actor (When They See Us), born in The Bronx, New York
  • 1997-11-26 Luka Sabbat, American model and stylist, born in New York
  • 1999-05-23 James Charles [Dickinson], American internet personality and model (Cover Girl), born in Bethlehem, New York