David Souter
American Supreme Court Justice
Served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009. Nominated by President George H.W. Bush, decisions reflected a moderate judicial philosophy. Prior to the Supreme Court, held positions on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and served as Attorney General of New Hampshire. Retired from the Supreme Court, leaving a legacy of significant legal rulings.
Contributed to landmark decisions on civil rights and personal liberties
Authored notable opinions in cases such as Planned Parenthood v. Casey
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Masahiro Chono
Professional wrestler and manager
Born
September 17th, 1963 62 years ago
Started professional wrestling career in the 1980s. Gained prominence in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Co-founded the nWo Japan faction, which was influential in Japanese wrestling. Held multiple championships, including the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Transitioned into a managerial role after retirement from in-ring competition.
Continue ReadingGiorgos Koumoutsakos
Greek politician and politician leader
Born
September 17th, 1961 64 years ago
A Greek politician with a background in law and international relations. Served as a member of the Hellenic Parliament representing New Democracy. Worked as a Greek government spokesperson for foreign affairs and held various positions within the government. Played a significant role in addressing migration policies and European Union affairs.
Continue ReadingKyle Chandler
American actor known for Bloodline
Born
September 17th, 1965 60 years ago
Born in 1965, this American actor gained recognition for roles in television and film. Played Gary Hobson in the series 'Early Edition' from 1996 to 2000. Portrayed Coach Eric Taylor in the acclaimed series 'Friday Night Lights' from 2006 to 2011, earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. Starred in the Netflix series 'Bloodline' from 2015 to 2017, which received positive reviews. Appeared in films such as 'Super 8', 'Zero Dark Thirty', and 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.
Continue ReadingJim Cornette
Wrestling manager and sportscaster
Born
September 17th, 1961 64 years ago
A wrestling manager and sportscaster, opened a wrestling promotion known as Smoky Mountain Wrestling. Served as a manager for several major wrestling organizations, including World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Frequently appeared in wrestling media and podcasts, providing commentary and analysis on the wrestling industry. Gained a reputation for strong opinions on various topics within professional wrestling.
Continue ReadingDustin Nguyen
Actor and director of '21 Jump Street'
Born
September 17th, 1962 63 years ago
An accomplished Vietnamese-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, significant contributions were made in television and film. Best remembered for a leading role in the television series '21 Jump Street', which aired from 1987 to 1991. Also directed episodes of the television series 'Vietnamese-American'. Notable involvement in both acting and producing projects that explored cultural themes and representation. Nguyen's career spans decades, showcasing versatility in various entertainment roles.
Continue ReadingCheryl Strayed
Author of 'Wild'
Born
September 17th, 1968 57 years ago
An author, wrote the memoir 'Wild', which recounts a solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in the aftermath of personal tragedies. The book explores loss, self-discovery, and healing. Adapted into a feature film in 2014, receiving critical acclaim and bringing attention to the literary work. Also wrote the novel 'Torch' and the collection of advice essays 'Dear Sugar'.
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