Monroe, Georgia, also known as Monro, is a city located in Walton County, United States, at latitude 33.7948400 and longitude -83.7132300. It has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city was founded in 1821 and named after President James Monroe. It has a rich history and heritage, with notable landmarks including the Monroe Historic District and the Walton County Museum.
Famous Persons from Monroe, Georgia, United States
- Benson Boone - Born on June 25, 2002 - Singer-songwriter
- Trinity Allen - Born on February 22, 2001 - Karateka
- Hunter Tyson - Born on June 13, 2000 - Basketball player
- Max Mitchell - Born on October 12, 1999 - American football player, and Director
- Rashard Lawrence - Born on August 27, 1998 - American football player
- Kayla Friesen - Born on March 5, 1998 - Ice hockey player
- Zach Watson - Born on June 25, 1997 - Baseball player
- Sadie Robertson - Born on June 11, 1997 - Film actor, and Actor
- Tytus Howard - Born on May 23, 1996 - American football player
- Cam Sims - Born on January 6, 1996 - American football player
- Cam Robinson - Born on October 9, 1995 - American football player
- Xavier Woods - Born on July 26, 1995 - American football player
- Gordon Ryan - Born on July 8, 1995 - Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, and Grappler
- Haley Hayden - Born on June 19, 1995 - Softball player
- Javianne Oliver - Born on December 26, 1994 - Athletics competitor
- John Diarse - Born on December 10, 1994 - American football player
- Mike Tobey - Born on October 10, 1994 - Basketball player
- Nick Dini - Born on July 27, 1993 - Baseball player
- Jamison Crowder - Born on June 17, 1993 - American football player
- Paul Turner - Born on May 10, 1993 - American football player
- Michael Hunter - Born on April 19, 1993 - American football player
- Koda Glover - Born on April 13, 1993 - Baseball player
- Molly Mackey - Born on December 3, 1992 - Softball coach, and Softball player
- Issac Blakeney - Born on November 18, 1992 - American football player
- Justin Barcia - Born on March 25, 1992 - Motocross rider
- Jaden Leach - Born on March 16, 1992 - Beauty pageant contestant
- Dillon Day - Born on October 17, 1991 - American football player
- Sean Reilly - Born on May 6, 1991 - Association football player
- Tom Murphy - Born on April 3, 1991 - Baseball player
- Logan Stieber - Born on January 24, 1991 - Amateur wrestler
- Justin Ellis - Born on December 27, 1990 - American football player
- Tyree Hollins - Born on September 25, 1990 - Canadian football player, American football player, and Gridiron football player
- Urald King - Born on July 13, 1990 - Basketball player
- Raph Rhymes - Born on October 22, 1989 - Baseball player
- Terrance Henry - Born on October 18, 1989 - Basketball player
- Audie Cole - Born on June 1, 1989 - American football player
- Will Blackwell - Born on January 24, 1989 - American football player
- Storm Warren - Born on November 4, 1988 - Basketball player
- Jeff Maddux - Born on August 6, 1988 - American football player
- Hope Anderson - Born on July 25, 1988 - Beauty pageant contestant
- Johnny Culbreath - Born on May 18, 1988 - American football player
- Cardia Jackson - Born on April 13, 1988 - American football player
- Valerie Mason - Born on January 29, 1988 - Playboy Playmate, and Model - Playboy Playmate of the Month
- Bull Dempsey - Born on January 16, 1988 - Professional wrestler
- LaceDarius Dunn - Born on September 5, 1987 - Basketball player
- Elijah Millsap - Born on August 12, 1987 - Basketball player
- Boo Robinson - Born on August 5, 1987 - American football player
- Evan Kasprzak - Born on June 15, 1987 - Dancer
- Rod Williams - Born on May 27, 1987 - Canadian football player, and American football player
- Tyler Hubbard - Born on January 31, 1987 - Songwriter, and Singer
- Lydell Sargeant - Born on January 31, 1987 - American football player
- Richard Murphy - Born on September 18, 1986 - American football player
- Mortty Ivy - Born on April 26, 1986 - American football player
- Scott McKillop - Born on March 4, 1986 - American football player
- Chrissy Givens - Born on July 26, 1985 - Basketball player
- Alex Presley - Born on July 25, 1985 - Baseball player
- Parker Dash - Born on July 19, 1985 - Film actor, Stunt performer, and Actor
- Jarrius Jackson - Born on June 18, 1985 - Basketball player
- Jonathan Holland - Born on February 18, 1985 - American football player
- Paul Millsap - Born on February 10, 1985 - Basketball player
- Herman Johnson - Born on January 29, 1985 - American football player
- Reg Rob - Born on January 7, 1985 - Actor
- Clint Jones - Born on October 5, 1984 - Ski jumper
- Jonathan Wilhite - Born on February 23, 1984 - American football player
- Ben Dragavon - Born on December 31, 1983 - Association football player, and Association football coach
- Jamie Kerstetter - Born on September 28, 1983 - Poker player
- Brandon Moss - Born on September 16, 1983 - Baseball player
- Joe Lobdell - Born on May 20, 1983 - American football player
- Chelsea Newton - Born on February 17, 1983 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player - WNBA All-Rookie Team
- Rudy Niswanger - Born on November 9, 1982 - American football player
- Andrew Whitworth - Born on December 12, 1981 - American football player
- Derrick Zimmerman - Born on December 2, 1981 - Basketball player
- Antonio Meeking - Born on August 24, 1981 - Basketball player
- Kip Kendrick - Born on March 28, 1981 - Politician
- Julia Letlow - Born on March 16, 1981 - Academic administrator, and Politician
- Bradie James - Born on January 17, 1981 - American football player
- George Williams - Born on January 3, 1981 - Basketball player
- Carl Ford - Born on October 8, 1980 - American football player
- Anthony Curcio - Born on September 1, 1980 - Motivational speaker, and Writer
- Tommy Perry - Born on August 29, 1980 - American football player
- Eric Edwards - Born on August 4, 1980 - American football player
- Marquis Floyd - Born on March 17, 1980 - American football player
- Teddy Gipson - Born on February 15, 1980 - Basketball player
- Luke Letlow - Born on December 6, 1979 - Computer scientist, and Politician (died: December 29, 2020)
- Brandon Dean - Born on November 21, 1979 - Basketball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Joe Smith - Born on August 26, 1979 - Canadian football player, and American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Ed Swiderski - Born on July 20, 1979 - Businessperson (died: December 29, 2020)
- Rob Sale - Born on July 1, 1979 - American football player, American football coach, and Coach (died: December 29, 2020)
- Roderick Green - Born on March 16, 1979 - Athletics competitor (died: December 29, 2020)
- Marcus Hunter - Born on January 3, 1979 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: December 29, 2020)
- James Ilgenfritz - Born on November 16, 1978 - Musician (died: December 29, 2020)
- Dennison Robinson - Born on September 7, 1978 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Shawn Reaves - Born on February 5, 1978 - Television actor, Film actor, and Actor (died: December 29, 2020)
- Eric Wilson - Born on January 30, 1978 - Canadian football player, and American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Terry Witherspoon - Born on August 22, 1977 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Calvin Richardson - Born on December 16, 1976 - Recording artist, Singer-songwriter, and Singer (died: December 29, 2020)
- Chris Booker - Born on December 9, 1976 - Baseball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Cassidy O'Reilly - Born on November 21, 1976 - Professional wrestler (died: December 29, 2020)
- Jeremy Faison - Born on September 14, 1976 - Politician (died: December 29, 2020)
- Mike Smith - Born on April 15, 1976 - Basketball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Susan Ward - Born on April 15, 1976 - Television actor, Film actor, Model, and Actor (died: December 29, 2020)
- Eugene Baker - Born on March 18, 1976 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Blye Pagon Faust - Born on December 28, 1975 - Film producer, Television producer, Jurist, Lawyer, and Actor - Academy Award for Best Picture (died: December 29, 2020)
- Ric Mathias - Born on December 10, 1975 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Meredith Pardue - Born on November 22, 1975 - Painter (died: December 29, 2020)
- Elaine Powell - Born on September 8, 1975 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Alexondra Lee - Born on February 8, 1975 - Television actor, Dancer, and Actor (died: December 29, 2020)
- Perry Phenix - Born on November 14, 1974 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Rico Hoye - Born on November 9, 1974 - Boxer (died: December 29, 2020)
- Broderick Fobbs - Born on August 2, 1974 - American football player, and Head coach (died: December 29, 2020)
- Steve Neuhaus - Born on November 15, 1973 - American football player, and Head coach (died: December 29, 2020)
- Michael Wayne Foster - Born on November 2, 1973 - Actor (died: December 29, 2020)
- Korie Howard Robertson - Born on October 24, 1973 - Reality television participant (died: December 29, 2020)
- Stephen Babcock - Born on May 20, 1973 - Lawyer (died: December 29, 2020)
- Brian Bateman - Born on February 25, 1973 - Golfer (died: December 29, 2020)
- Frankie Biggz - Born on January 26, 1973 - Singer, Record producer, and Composer (died: December 29, 2020)
- Tracy Greene - Born on November 5, 1972 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Pat Williams - Born on October 24, 1972 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Richard Huntley - Born on September 18, 1972 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Trachette Jackson - Born on July 24, 1972 - Mathematician - Blackwell–Tapia prize | Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics | AWM/MAA Falconer Lecturer | Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics (died: December 29, 2020)
- Shawn King - Born on June 24, 1972 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Elise Baughman - Born on June 20, 1972 - Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, and Journalist (died: December 29, 2020)
- Adrian Autry - Born on February 28, 1972 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Bronco McKart - Born on March 20, 1971 - Boxer - WBO World Junior Middleweight Champion (died: December 29, 2020)
- Rick Lyle - Born on February 26, 1971 - American football player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Anthony Reed - Born on January 3, 1971 - Basketball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Eric Daman - Born on August 21, 1970 - Model, Fashion designer, and Costume designer (died: December 29, 2020)
- Bill Selby - Born on June 11, 1970 - Baseball player (died: December 29, 2020)
- Curtis Bray - Born on May 9, 1970 - American football player (died: January 15, 2014)
- Detrick DeBurr - Born on October 25, 1969 - Entrepreneur, and Writer (died: January 15, 2014)
- Jeff McNeely - Born on October 18, 1969 - Baseball player (died: January 15, 2014)
- K-Ci - Born on September 2, 1969 - Songwriter (died: January 15, 2014)
- Ron Ellis - Born on September 18, 1968 - Basketball player (died: January 15, 2014)
- Tonya Kinzinger - Born on June 20, 1968 - Television actor, Film actor, Model, and Actor (died: January 15, 2014)
- Monti Sharp - Born on September 20, 1967 - Television actor (died: January 15, 2014)
- Tony Harris - Born on May 13, 1967 - Basketball player (died: January 15, 2014)
- John Strohm - Born on March 23, 1967 - Guitarist, and Lawyer (died: January 15, 2014)
- David Toms - Born on January 4, 1967 - Golfer (died: January 15, 2014)
- Andy Tomberlin - Born on November 7, 1966 - Baseball player (died: January 15, 2014)
- Lee Fletcher - Born on April 29, 1966 - Radio personality, and Journalist (died: September 30, 2009)
- James Joyner - Born on November 16, 1965 - Journalist - Bronze Star Medal (died: September 30, 2009)
- Toby Caston - Born on July 17, 1965 - American football player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Ken Brown - Born on March 10, 1965 - American football player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Will Johnson - Born on December 4, 1964 - American football player, and Canadian football player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Benoit Benjamin - Born on November 22, 1964 - Basketball player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Odessa Turner - Born on October 12, 1964 - American football player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Jeff Hurd - Born on May 25, 1964 - American football player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Ronnie Coleman - Born on May 13, 1964 - American football player, Bodybuilder, and Police officer (died: October 2, 1994)
- Scott Williams - Born on December 3, 1963 - Serial killer (died: October 2, 1994)
- Walter Johnson (linebacker) - Born on November 13, 1963 - American football player (died: October 2, 1994)
- Leslie Bader - Born on November 10, 1963 - Speed skater (died: October 2, 1994)
- Don Redden - Born on October 10, 1963 - Basketball player (died: March 8, 1988)
- Kaye Lani Rae Rafko - Born on August 26, 1963 - Beauty pageant contestant, Model, and Nurse (died: March 8, 1988)
- Ronnie Washington - Born on July 29, 1963 - American football player (died: March 8, 1988)
- Gary Eave - Born on July 22, 1963 - Baseball player (died: March 8, 1988)
- Chuck Finley - Born on November 26, 1962 - Baseball player (died: March 8, 1988)
- Jackie Walker - Born on November 3, 1962 - American football player (died: March 8, 1988)
- Bubby Brister - Born on August 15, 1962 - American football player (died: March 8, 1988)
- Michael J. Juneau - Born on June 29, 1962 - Lawyer (died: May 12, 2023)
- Carroll McCray - Born on February 4, 1962 - American football coach, and Head coach (died: May 12, 2023)
- Donnie Copeland - Born on March 16, 1961 - Politician (died: May 12, 2023)
- Ron Spivey - Born on March 16, 1961 - Basketball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Mike Collins - Born on December 13, 1960 - American football player, and Head coach (died: May 12, 2023)
- Andre Young - Born on November 22, 1960 - American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Ken Dixon - Born on October 17, 1960 - Baseball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Rod Higgins - Born on January 31, 1960 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Dave Lutz - Born on December 20, 1959 - American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Rickey Minor - Born on September 6, 1959 - Musician, Record producer, and Composer (died: May 12, 2023)
- Randy Richardville - Born on August 15, 1959 - Politician (died: May 12, 2023)
- Mike Gminski - Born on August 3, 1959 - Basketball player - North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame (died: May 12, 2023)
- Budd Mishkin - Born on July 8, 1959 - Correspondent (died: May 12, 2023)
- Mack Moore - Born on March 4, 1959 - Canadian football player, and American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Victor Oatis - Born on January 6, 1959 - American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Kenny Natt - Born on October 5, 1958 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Joe Bellino - Born on June 10, 1958 - Politician (died: May 12, 2023)
- Ralph Williams - Born on March 27, 1958 - American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Frank Ticheli - Born on January 21, 1958 - Music teacher, Musicologist, Trumpeter, and Composer (died: May 12, 2023)
- Skeeter Jackson - Born on November 7, 1957 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Brenda Morehead - Born on October 5, 1957 - Sprinter (died: May 12, 2023)
- Pat Cohen - Born on April 29, 1957 - Musician (died: May 12, 2023)
- Calvin Natt - Born on January 8, 1957 - Basketball player, and Christian minister (died: May 12, 2023)
- James D. Halsell - Born on September 29, 1956 - Aircraft pilot, Military officer, and Astronaut (died: May 12, 2023)
- Larry Anderson - Born on September 25, 1956 - American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Vicki Walker - Born on May 29, 1956 - Politician (died: May 12, 2023)
- Mike Walsworth - Born on March 27, 1956 - Politician, and Businessperson (died: May 12, 2023)
- Grover Covington - Born on March 25, 1956 - Canadian football player - Canadian Football Hall of Fame (died: May 12, 2023)
- Hamid Drake - Born on August 3, 1955 - Recording artist, Jazz musician, and Percussionist (died: May 12, 2023)
- Bill Johnson - Born on June 23, 1955 - American football player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Patricia Roberts - Born on June 14, 1955 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Cynthia Tucker - Born on March 13, 1955 - Journalist - Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | Pulitzer Prize for Commentary (died: May 12, 2023)
- Steve Earle - Born on January 17, 1955 - Mandolinist, Peace activist, Radio personality, Guitarist, Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Singer, and Actor - "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award | MOJO Awards | Grammy Awards (died: May 12, 2023)
- Rosie Berger - Born on January 7, 1955 - Politician (died: May 12, 2023)
- Les Guice - Born on December 23, 1954 - Civil engineer, and Engineer (died: May 12, 2023)
- Larry Wright - Born on November 23, 1954 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: May 12, 2023)
- Larry Gordon - Born on July 8, 1954 - American football player (died: June 25, 1983)
- Christie Brinkley - Born on February 2, 1954 - Film actor, Television actor, Designer, Model, Businessperson, and Actor (died: June 25, 1983)
- Frances Conroy - Born on November 13, 1953 - Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Stage actor, and Actor - Screen Actors Guild Award | Golden Globe Awards (died: June 25, 1983)
- Michael Rhodes - Born on September 16, 1953 - Musician (died: January 1, 2023)
- Rustee Allen - Born on March 13, 1953 - Musician (died: January 1, 2023)
- Terry Baucom - Born on October 6, 1952 - Banjoist (died: December 7, 2023)
- Carlo Curley - Born on August 24, 1952 - Organist (died: August 11, 2012)
- Steve Moore - Born on May 6, 1952 - Basketball coach (died: August 11, 2012)
- Wayne Cage - Born on November 23, 1951 - Baseball player (died: August 11, 2012)
- Karen Koch - Born on October 3, 1951 - Ice hockey player (died: August 11, 2012)
- Solomon Freelon - Born on February 19, 1951 - American football player, and Canadian football player (died: January 1, 2021)
- Bunny Matthews - Born on February 15, 1951 - Cartoonist (died: June 1, 2021)
- Kay Robertson - Born on December 21, 1950 - Writer (died: June 1, 2021)
- Ken Macha - Born on September 29, 1950 - Baseball player (died: June 1, 2021)
- Charlie Smith - Born on July 26, 1950 - American football player (died: June 1, 2021)
- Lee Fobbs - Born on May 1, 1950 - Canadian football player (died: June 1, 2021)
- Lynn McGlothen - Born on March 27, 1950 - Baseball player (died: August 14, 1984)
- Billy Joe DuPree - Born on March 7, 1950 - American football player (died: August 14, 1984)
- Don Zimmerman - Born on November 22, 1949 - American football player (died: May 11, 2020)
- Joe Profit - Born on August 13, 1949 - American football player (died: May 11, 2020)
- John F. Sattler - Born on March 21, 1949 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit (died: May 11, 2020)
- Robert J. Barham - Born on January 25, 1949 - Farmer, and Politician (died: May 11, 2020)
- Rance Allen - Born on November 19, 1948 - Farmer, and Politician (died: May 11, 2020)
- James Harris - Born on July 20, 1947 - American football player (died: May 11, 2020)
- David G. Deininger - Born on July 9, 1947 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: May 11, 2020)
- Sandra Thompson - Born on October 4, 1946 - Politician, and Businessperson (died: May 11, 2020)
- Ralph Garr - Born on December 12, 1945 - Baseball player (died: May 11, 2020)
- Marc A. Anderson - Born on December 1, 1945 - Electrochemist (died: May 11, 2020)
- Kay Baxter - Born on October 3, 1945 - Bodybuilder (died: May 16, 1988)
- Fred Spenn - Born on May 4, 1945 - Baseball player (died: May 16, 1988)
- Don Wilson - Born on February 12, 1945 - Baseball player (died: January 5, 1975)
- Roger Kahn - Born on January 28, 1945 - Politician (died: January 5, 1975)
- Paul E. Stein - Born on August 30, 1944 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit (died: January 10, 2002)
- Raymond K. Shepardson - Born on January 13, 1944 - Architect (died: April 14, 2014)
- Jim Bones - Born on November 1, 1943 - Photographer (died: November 17, 2023)
- John K. Haynes, Jr. - Born on October 30, 1943 - Molecular biologist - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (died: November 17, 2023)
- Mike Howell - Born on July 5, 1943 - American football player (died: November 17, 2023)
- Mighty Sam McClain - Born on April 15, 1943 - Songwriter, and Singer (died: June 16, 2015)
- Steve Skeates - Born on January 29, 1943 - Comics writer - Bill Finger Award (died: March 30, 2023)
- Bruce Davis - Born on October 5, 1942 - Comics writer (died: March 30, 2023)
- Christine Darden - Born on September 10, 1942 - Mathematician - NCWIT Pioneer in Tech Award | Candace Award | Congressional Gold Medal (died: March 30, 2023)
- Dave Norris - Born on August 1, 1942 - Academic (died: March 30, 2023)
- Mike Pope - Born on March 14, 1942 - American football coach, and Coach (died: March 30, 2023)
- Joseph S. Cage, Jr. - Born on February 28, 1942 - Military personnel, and Lawyer (died: December 25, 2019)
- Huey P. Newton - Born on February 17, 1942 - Philosopher, Sociologist, Human rights activist, and Politician (died: August 22, 1989)
- Christian Garrison - Born on February 14, 1942 - Crime fiction writer, Film producer, and Film director (died: July 2, 2020)
- Dwain Painter - Born on February 13, 1942 - American football coach, and American football player (died: July 2, 2020)
- Charlie Burrell - Born on January 25, 1942 - Trade unionist, Soldier, and Supervisor (died: April 11, 2020)
- Jerry Stovall - Born on April 30, 1941 - American football player (died: April 11, 2020)
- Simon Albert Stricklen, Jr - Born on September 9, 1940 - University teacher, Mathematician, and Military personnel (died: July 3, 2010)
- Betty Harris - Born on July 29, 1940 - Chemist (died: July 3, 2010)
- Paul H. Lamboley - Born on July 17, 1940 - Chemist (died: July 3, 2010)
- Chuck Close - Born on July 5, 1940 - Collagist, Drawer, Architectural draftsperson, Printmaker, Graphic artist, Painter, and Photographer - Rome Prize | National Medal of Arts (died: August 19, 2021)
- Lonnie Hillyer - Born on March 25, 1940 - Jazz musician (died: July 1, 1985)
- Carolyn Nichols - Born on July 29, 1939 - Publisher, Editor, and Writer (died: October 21, 2017)
- Baxter Price - Born on November 29, 1938 - NASCAR team owner, and Engineer (died: October 21, 2017)
- John Johnson - Born on October 26, 1937 - Politician (died: October 21, 2017)
- Jerry Rushing - Born on September 1, 1937 - Stunt double, and Actor (died: July 23, 2017)
- Bob Anderegg - Born on August 24, 1937 - Basketball player (died: July 23, 2017)
- Billy Gault - Born on December 9, 1936 - American football player (died: July 23, 2017)
- William Norris III - Born on October 17, 1936 - Politician, and Judge (died: July 13, 2016)
- Marva Collins - Born on August 31, 1936 - Teacher - Golden Plate Award | Phoenix Award | honorary member | Jefferson Awards for Public Service | National Humanities Medal (died: June 24, 2015)
- Ken W. Clawson - Born on August 16, 1936 - Journalist (died: December 17, 1999)
- Sidney Shlenker - Born on August 14, 1936 - Journalist (died: April 23, 2003)
- Nathan J. Lindsay - Born on May 24, 1936 - Military officer, and Astronaut - NASA Distinguished Service Medal | Legionnaire of Legion of Merit (died: May 25, 2015)
- Bert Nettles - Born on May 6, 1936 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: May 25, 2015)
- John Tsitouris - Born on May 4, 1936 - Baseball player (died: October 22, 2015)
- James L. Dennis - Born on January 9, 1936 - Politician, Lawyer, and Judge (died: October 22, 2015)
- Ralph T. Troy - Born on February 4, 1935 - Banker, Businessperson, and Politician (died: January 26, 2014)
- Abe E. Pierce III - Born on October 28, 1934 - Politician (died: August 1, 2021)
- Bill Russell - Born on February 12, 1934 - High jumper, Basketball coach, Basketball player, Coach, and Actor - honorary doctor of Harvard University | Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award | Presidential Medal of Freedom (died: July 31, 2022)
- James Thomas Norman - Born on January 2, 1934 - American football player (died: July 31, 2022)
- Charlie Hardy - Born on November 7, 1933 - American football player (died: May 9, 2001)
- Mary R. Wardrop - Born on August 22, 1933 - Mathematician (died: March 18, 2018)
- Robert K. Brown - Born on November 2, 1932 - Journalist (died: March 18, 2018)
- Belva Davis - Born on October 13, 1932 - Television journalist, Autobiographer, and Journalist - Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award | Mathew O. Tobriner Public Service award | IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award | National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame | Emmy Award (died: March 18, 2018)
- Willie Cobbs - Born on July 15, 1932 - Musician, and Singer (died: October 25, 2021)
- Alton L. Becker - Born on April 6, 1932 - Linguist - Fulbright Scholarship (died: November 15, 2011)
- Claude T. Smith - Born on March 14, 1932 - Music teacher, Conductor, Teacher, and Composer (died: December 13, 1987)
- Louis Pendleton - Born on October 13, 1931 - Military officer, Dentist, and Scientist (died: January 14, 2007)
- Mabel Ola Robinson Williams - Born on June 1, 1931 - Gun rights advocate, and Civil rights advocate (died: April 19, 2014)
- William Lynwood Montell - Born on February 18, 1931 - Folklorist, University teacher, and Historian (died: December 21, 2023)
- William R. Purcell - Born on February 12, 1931 - Politician (died: December 21, 2023)
- Marguerite Peyser - Born on September 5, 1930 - Painter (died: May 11, 2020)
- Emily H. Vokes - Born on May 21, 1930 - Malacologist, Paleontologist, University teacher, Curator, and Zoologist - Gilbert Harris Award (died: May 11, 2020)
- Marguerite Littman - Born on May 4, 1930 - Malacologist, Paleontologist, University teacher, Curator, and Zoologist (died: October 16, 2020)
- Milburn E. Calhoun - Born on January 15, 1930 - Military officer, and Businessperson (died: January 7, 2012)
- George Tucker - Born on September 5, 1929 - American football coach, Stockbroker, and Head coach (died: March 1, 2013)
- Augie Blunt - Born on August 17, 1929 - Television actor, and Actor (died: May 2, 1999)
- Vic Braden - Born on August 2, 1929 - Tennis player, and Psychologist - International Tennis Hall of Fame (died: October 6, 2014)
- Fred Anderson - Born on March 22, 1929 - Jazz musician, Saxophonist, and Composer (died: June 24, 2010)
- George Otto Wirz - Born on January 17, 1929 - Theologian, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: November 23, 2010)
- Carl Fontana - Born on July 18, 1928 - Jazz musician (died: October 9, 2003)
- John H. Cade, Jr. - Born on July 9, 1928 - Businessperson (died: January 8, 1988)
- Leroy Canaday - Born on March 24, 1928 - Fiddler (died: May 23, 2016)
- Malcolm Hebert - Born on October 25, 1926 - Politician, Engineer, and Businessperson (died: September 23, 2006)
- Aaron W. Plyler - Born on October 1, 1926 - Politician (died: August 23, 2016)
- Harper Lee - Born on April 28, 1926 - Prose writer, Novelist, Poet lawyer, Musician, Writer, Actor, and Screenwriter - National Medal of Arts | Pulitzer Prize for Fiction | Presidential Medal of Freedom (died: February 19, 2016)
- Speedy Thompson - Born on April 3, 1926 - Racing automobile driver, and Racing driver (died: April 2, 1972)
- Willard Warren Scott, Jr. - Born on February 18, 1926 - Military personnel - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Distinguished Service Medal | Air Medal | Bronze Star Medal (died: January 1, 2009)
- Lawrence Laurent - Born on March 9, 1925 - Critic (died: August 1, 2020)
- Robert F. Williams - Born on February 26, 1925 - Autobiographer, Radio personality, and Civil rights advocate (died: October 15, 1996)
- Morgan White - Born on July 25, 1924 - Television actor, Radio personality, and Actor (died: September 2, 2010)
- Eric Holmback - Born on April 16, 1924 - Professional wrestler, and Actor (died: January 16, 1965)
- A. M. Secrest - Born on September 15, 1923 - Publisher, and Editor (died: April 17, 2010)
- Ed Smith - Born on July 20, 1923 - American football player (died: May 18, 2010)
- Walter P. Carter - Born on April 29, 1923 - Activist (died: July 31, 1971)
- Gil Coan - Born on May 18, 1922 - Baseball player (died: February 4, 2020)
- Aubrey W. Young - Born on May 1, 1922 - Alcohol abuse counselor, and Politician - Air Medal | Bronze Star Medal (died: April 7, 2010)
- Joe Dodge - Born on February 9, 1922 - Musician (died: August 18, 2004)
- Bert Bandstra - Born on January 25, 1922 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: October 23, 1995)
- Robert Howard Foster - Born on November 4, 1920 - Botanical collector (died: March 20, 2016)
- Bill Nichols - Born on October 16, 1918 - Politician - Bronze Star Medal | Purple Heart (died: December 13, 1988)
- John Norton - Born on April 14, 1918 - Military personnel - Distinguished Service Medal (died: December 6, 2004)
- Glen H. Turner - Born on March 11, 1918 - Painter, and Photographer (died: December 1, 1993)
- Chris Faser, Jr. - Born on May 28, 1917 - Politician, and Businessperson (died: January 17, 2004)
- Vern Sneider - Born on October 6, 1916 - Novelist, Writer, and Screenwriter (died: May 1, 1981)
- Roy Orestus Hale, Jr. - Born on May 10, 1916 - Military officer - Distinguished Flying Cross (died: January 1, 1942)
- Clem Dreisewerd - Born on January 24, 1916 - Baseball player (died: September 11, 2001)
- Frank McGee - Born on September 12, 1915 - Journalist - Peabody Awards (died: April 17, 1974)
- Arthur H. Livermore - Born on August 14, 1915 - Teacher - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: October 12, 2009)
- Oswald J. Gaynier - Born on March 4, 1915 - Military officer - Navy Cross (died: June 4, 1942)
- Bucky O'Connor - Born on December 21, 1913 - Basketball coach, and Head coach (died: April 22, 1958)
- George H. Lowery - Born on October 2, 1913 - Ornithologist, and Zoologist - Brewster Medal (died: January 19, 1978)
- Marc Swayze - Born on July 17, 1913 - Baseball player, Comics artist, Painter, and Musician (died: October 14, 2012)
- Versil Deskin - Born on February 14, 1913 - American football player (died: March 7, 1992)
- Dave Coble - Born on December 24, 1912 - Baseball player (died: October 15, 1971)
- John A. Griffin - Born on July 3, 1912 - Professor (died: January 25, 1997)
- Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner - Born on May 17, 1912 - Florist, and Inventor (died: January 13, 2006)
- Marie Rudisill - Born on March 13, 1911 - Writer (died: November 3, 2006)
- Wilbur Grant Bodell - Born on June 13, 1910 - Politician (died: June 17, 1961)
- Marshall Carter - Born on September 16, 1909 - Military personnel - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Bronze Star Medal (died: February 18, 1993)
- Clarence Faulk - Born on January 9, 1909 - Journalist, and Businessperson (died: March 5, 2010)
- Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. - Born on July 5, 1908 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: February 8, 1961)
- Frederic H. Smith, Jr. - Born on June 30, 1908 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Air Medal (died: May 28, 1980)
- Elizabeth Simpson - Born on June 26, 1908 - Military personnel (died: May 28, 1980)
- Joel Fluellen - Born on December 1, 1907 - Actor (died: February 2, 1990)
- Edwin J. Shoemaker - Born on June 2, 1907 - Inventor, and Businessperson (died: March 15, 1998)
- Daphine Doster Mastroianni - Born on October 7, 1906 - Military personnel (died: August 3, 2000)
- Haywood S. Hansell - Born on September 28, 1903 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Distinguished Flying Cross | Air Medal | Silver Star (died: November 14, 1988)
- Merrill B. Twining - Born on November 28, 1902 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit (died: May 11, 1996)
- Mantan Moreland - Born on September 3, 1902 - Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor, Comedian, and Actor (died: September 28, 1973)
- Guy Banister - Born on March 7, 1901 - Private investigator (died: June 6, 1964)
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