December 23

December 23

Born on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous Singers
  • Famous Grammy Winners

  Eddie Vedder

  Singer / 1964 -

  As lead singer of the grunge rock band Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder belted out hits like "Evenflow," "Alive" and "Jeremy."

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  Eddie Vedder

  Born: December 23, 1964
  Age: 48 years old
  Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
  Occupation: Singer
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  • In these groups:
  • Where Are They Now
  • Child Stars
  • Famous Capricorns

  Corey Haim

  Actor / 1971 - 2010

  Corey Haim was a Canadian actor who was a teen hearthrob in the 1980s (often paired with Corey Feldman). He battled addiction and died of an overdose in 2010.

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  Corey Haim

  1971 | 38 years old
  Actor

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  • In these groups:
  • People Who Played Scrooge
  • Girl Scouts
  • Cast of Dancing with the Stars

  Susan Lucci

  Film Actress, Television Actress / 1946 -

  Susan Lucci is an American actress, best known for portraying Erica Kane on the daytime drama All My Children.

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  Susan Lucci

  1946 | 66 years old
  Film Actress, Television Actress

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  • In these groups:
  • Million-Dollar Ideas
  • Famous Black Inventors
  • Groundbreaking Women

  Madam C.J. Walker

  Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur / 1867 - 1919

  Madam C.J. Walker was the first American woman to become a self-made millionaire. Her business was worth more than $1 million at the time of her death.

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  Madam C.J. Walker

  Born: December 23, 1867
  Birthplace: Delta, Louisiana, United States
  Occupation: Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur
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  • In these groups:
  • Olympic Swimmers
  • Hispanic Athletes
  • Famous Black Athletes

  Maritza Correia

  Professional Swimmer / 1981 -

  In 2004, athlete Maritza Correia made history as the first African-American woman to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team. She later became the first African-American woman to break an American record.

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  Maritza Correia

  1981 | 31 years old
  Professional Swimmer

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous People Named Joseph
  • Famous People Named Smith

  Joseph Smith

  Religious Leader / 1805 - 1844

  Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After he was murdered, his work was continued by Brigham Young.
  

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  Joseph Smith

  1805 | 38 years old
  Religious Leader

December 23

Died on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous Pianists

  Victor Borge

  Comedian, Pianist / 1909 - 2000

  Victor Borge was a classically trained pianist who went from concert halls to playing shows infused with humor.

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  Victor Borge

  Died: December 23, 2000
  Age: 91 years old
  Place: Greenwich, Connecticut , United States
  Occupation: Comedian, Pianist
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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Academics
  • Famous Teachers
  • Famous Sagittarians

  Gerard Kuiper

  Educator, Astronomer / 1905 - 1973

  Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper, born in 1905, made many important discoveries about our solar system.
  

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  Gerard Kuiper

  1973 | 68 years old
  Educator, Astronomer

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Scorpios
  • Famous Actors
  • Famous Comedians

  Billy Barty

  Actor, Comedian / 1924 - 2000

  Billy Barty is best known for his long acting career, even as he fought for the rights of little people.
  

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  Billy Barty

  2000 | 76 years old
  Actor, Comedian