1979
Eric Abidal, French footballer
Eric Sylvain Abidal is a French former professional footballer who played as a left-back or centre-back.
Eric Abidal, French footballer
The 1970s
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1979
Frank Francisco, Dominican baseball player
Franklin Thomas Francisco is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and…
Frank Francisco, Dominican baseball player
1979
David Pizarro, Chilean footballer
David Marcelo Pizarro Cortez is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was usually deployed as a central midfielder, although he could also operate…
David Pizarro, Chilean footballer
1979
Ariana Richards, American actress and artist
Ariana Clarice Richards is an American painter and actress. She is best known for her role as Lex Murphy in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. Richards won several Young Artist Awards fo…
Ariana Richards, American actress and artist
1979
Geike Arnaert, Belgian singer
Geike Arnaert is a Belgian singer, best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Hooverphonic from 1997 until 2008 and again since 2020. Geike was born in Poperinge and grew u…
Geike Arnaert, Belgian singer
1979
Tony Henry, English footballer
Tony Henry is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Tony Henry, English footballer
1979
Ivica Olić, Croatian footballer
Ivica Olić is a Croatian professional football manager and former player who is an assistant coach of the Croatia national team.
Ivica Olić, Croatian footballer
1979
Stefan Stam, Dutch footballer
Stefan Stam is a former Dutch footballer who played as a centre back. His previous clubs include AZ, PSV, Eindhoven, AFC, Oldham Athletic, Yeovil Town, Hereford United, FC Den Bosc…
Stefan Stam, Dutch footballer
1979
Dave Annable, American actor
David Rodman Annable is an American actor. His roles include Justin Walker on the ABC television drama Brothers & Sisters (2006–11), Henry Martin on the ABC supernatural drama 666 …
Dave Annable, American actor
1979
Amy Davidson, American actress
Amy Davidson is an American actress. She played Kerry Hennessy in the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules.
Amy Davidson, American actress
1979
Patrick Marleau, Canadian ice hockey player
Patrick Denis Marleau is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. With 1,779 NHL games played, he is the all-time leader in regular season games played in league history.…
Patrick Marleau, Canadian ice hockey player
1979
Carlos Ruiz, Guatemalan footballer
Carlos Humberto Ruiz Gutiérrez, initially nicknamed El Pescadito or "The Little Fish" but later became El Pescado or "The Fish", is a Guatemalan former professional footballer who …
Carlos Ruiz, Guatemalan footballer
1979
Reece Young, New Zealand cricketer
Reece Alan Young is a New Zealand former Test cricketer who played for Auckland and Canterbury. He was the 250th Test cap for New Zealand.
Reece Young, New Zealand cricketer
1979
Bobby Korecky, American baseball player
Robert John Korecky is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto …
Bobby Korecky, American baseball player
1979
Flo Rida, American rapper, singer, and songwriter
Tramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 debut and breakout single "Low" was number 1 for ten weeks in the United States a…
Flo Rida, American rapper, singer, and songwriter
1979
Steffen Algreen, Danish footballer
Steffen R. Algreen is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Steffen Algreen, Danish footballer
1979
Chuck Comeau, Canadian musician
Charles-André "Chuck" Comeau is a Canadian musician best known for being the drummer of the rock band Simple Plan. He also founded the apparel company Role Model Clothing along wit…
Chuck Comeau, Canadian musician
1979
Billy Miller, American actor
William John Miller II was an American actor. He was recognized for his work on American soap operas, including his award-winning work as Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless…
Billy Miller, American actor
1979
Chris Minns, Australian politician, 47th Premier of New South Wales
Christopher John Minns is an Australian politician who has served as the 47th premier of New South Wales since 2023 and the leader of the New South Wales Labor Party since 2021. He…
Chris Minns, Australian politician, 47th Premier of New South Wales
1979
Daniel Aranzubia, Spanish footballer
Daniel Aranzubia Aguado is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is the current goalkeeper coach of Amorebieta.
Daniel Aranzubia, Spanish footballer
1979
Robert Pruett, American criminal (died 2017)
Robert Lynn Pruett was a Texas man convicted and executed for the 1999 murder of TDCJ Correctional Officer Daniel Nagle. Pruett had been certified as an adult at 16 and was already…
Robert Pruett, American criminal (died 2017)
1979
Mikael Tellqvist, Swedish ice hockey player
Mikael Karl Tellqvist is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender who last played for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League, his second tenure with the club.
Mikael Tellqvist, Swedish ice hockey player
1979
Crystle Stewart, American actress and beauty queen
Crystle Stewart Sebrechts is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder. Stewart began her acting career in 2011, when she played real estate agent Leslie Morris-Jetson on …
Crystle Stewart, American actress and beauty queen
1979
James Allan, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist
James Allan is a Scottish musician and former professional footballer who played as a winger. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Glasvegas.
James Allan, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist