2007
Bill France Jr
William Clifton France, better known as Bill France Jr. or Little Billy, was an American motorsports executive who served from 1972 to 2000 as the chief executive officer (CEO) of …
Bill France Jr
The 2000s
Explore 1917 historical events from 2000–2009.
2007
Craig L
Craig Lyle Thomas was an American politician who served as United States senator from Wyoming from 1995 until his death in 2007. He was a member of the Republican Party. In the Sen…
Craig L
2007
Frankie Abernathy, American purse designer, cast-member on The Real World: San Diego (born 1981)
Frankie Jo Abernathy was an American purse designer and reality television personality, known for her time as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Diego which was filmed in l…
Frankie Abernathy, American purse designer, cast-member on The Real World: San Diego (born 1981)
2007
Augie Auer, American-New Zealand meteorologist (born 1940)
August Henry "Augie" Auer Jr was an American-born atmospheric scientist and meteorologist in New Zealand.
Augie Auer, American-New Zealand meteorologist (born 1940)
2007
Mala Powers, American actress (born 1931)
Mary Ellen "Mala" Powers was an American actress.
Mala Powers, American actress (born 1931)
2007
Walid Eido, Lebanese judge and politician (born 1942)
Walid Eido was a member of the Future Movement, Lebanese political movement and a member of the Lebanese Parliament. He was also a member of the March 14 Coalition.
Walid Eido, Lebanese judge and politician (born 1942)
2007
Ruth Graham, Chinese-American author, poet, and painter (born 1920)
Ruth McCue Bell Graham was an American Christian author. She was born in Qingjiang, Jiangsu, China, the second of five children. Her parents, Virginia Leftwich Bell and L. Nelson B…
Ruth Graham, Chinese-American author, poet, and painter (born 1920)
2007
Robin Olds, American general and pilot (born 1922)
Robin Olds was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the United States Air Force (USAF). He was a "triple ace", with a combined total of 16 victories in World War II and…
Robin Olds, American general and pilot (born 1922)
2007
Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Austrian politician, 9th President of Austria (born 1918)
Kurt Josef Waldheim was an Austrian politician and diplomat. Waldheim was the secretary-general of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981 and the president of Austria from 1986 to 19…
Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Austrian politician, 9th President of Austria (born 1918)
2007
Hugo Corro, Argentine boxer (born 1953)
Hugo Pastor Corro, better known plainly as Hugo Corro, was an Argentine professional boxer who held the undisputed middleweight championship between April 1978 and June 1979.
Hugo Corro, Argentine boxer (born 1953)
2007
Gianfranco Ferré, Italian fashion designer (born 1944)
Gianfranco Ferré was an Italian fashion designer also known as "the architect of fashion" for his background and his original attitude toward creating fashion design.
Gianfranco Ferré, Italian fashion designer (born 1944)
2007
Serena Wilson, American dancer and choreographer (born 1933)
Serena Wilson, often known just as "Serena", was a well-known dancer, choreographer, and teacher who helped popularize belly dance in the United States. Serena's work also helped l…
Serena Wilson, American dancer and choreographer (born 1933)
2007
Bernard Manning, English comedian and actor (born 1930)
Bernard John Manning was an English comedian and nightclub owner. He gained a high profile on British television during the 1970s, appearing on shows such as The Comedians and The …
Bernard Manning, English comedian and actor (born 1930)
2007
Hank Medress, American singer and producer (born 1938)
Henry "Hank" Medress was an American singer and record producer, best known for his taking part in the American band The Tokens.
Hank Medress, American singer and producer (born 1938)
2007
Georges Thurston, Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1951)
Georges Thurston was a Quebec singer, author and composer and radio show host. He was known as Boule Noire since 1975 and worked in the music industry as a solo artist for nearly 3…
Georges Thurston, Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1951)
2007
Antonio Aguilar, Mexican singer-songwriter, actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1919)
José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza, known as Antonio Aguilar, was a Mexican singer and actor. He recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and acted in more…
Antonio Aguilar, Mexican singer-songwriter, actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1919)
2007
Alberto Mijangos, Mexican-American painter and educator (born 1925)
Alberto Mijangos was a Mexican-American artist and painter.
Alberto Mijangos, Mexican-American painter and educator (born 1925)
2007
Terry Hoeppner, American football player and coach (born 1947)
Terry Lee Hoeppner was an American college football coach who served as head coach of the Miami RedHawks in Oxford, Ohio from 1999 to 2004 and the Indiana Hoosiers from 2005 to 200…
Terry Hoeppner, American football player and coach (born 1947)
2007
Ze'ev Schiff, Israeli journalist and author (born 1932)
Ze'ev Schiff was an Israeli journalist and military correspondent for Haaretz.
Ze'ev Schiff, Israeli journalist and author (born 1932)
2007
Bob Evans, American businessman, founded Bob Evans Restaurants (born 1918)
Robert Lewis Evans was an American restaurateur and marketer of pork sausage products. He founded a restaurant chain bearing his name. The company also owns Owens Country Sausage.
Bob Evans, American businessman, founded Bob Evans Restaurants (born 1918)
2007
Erik Parlevliet, Dutch field hockey player (born 1964)
Erik Robert Parlevliet was a Dutch field hockey player, who earned a total number of 155 caps, scoring 47 goals.
Erik Parlevliet, Dutch field hockey player (born 1964)
2007
Rod Beck, American baseball player (born 1968)
Rodney Roy Beck, nicknamed "Shooter", was an American professional baseball relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the San Francisco Giants (1991–1997), Chicago Cub…
Rod Beck, American baseball player (born 1968)
2007
Natasja Saad, Danish rapper and reggae singer (born 1974)
Natasja Saad, also known mononymously as Natasja and also as Dou T and Little T, was a Danish rapper, deejay, and singer. While already relatively successful in her native Denmark,…
Natasja Saad, Danish rapper and reggae singer (born 1974)
2007
Chris Benoit, Canadian wrestler (born 1967)
Christopher Michael Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler who worked for various promotions during his 22-year career. Despite his accomplishments, he is more generally known…
Chris Benoit, Canadian wrestler (born 1967)