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Famous Birthdays: January 1

Famous Birthdays: January 1
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  • 1735 - Paul Revere - Patriot in the American Revolutionary War
  • 1919 - J. D. Salinger - An American novelist best known for his iconic novel "The Catcher in the Rye" 
  • 1911 - Hank Greenberg - An American baseball player who played for the Detroit Tigers and is considered one of the greatest first basemen in the history of the sport. 
  • 1980 - Elin Nordegren - A Swedish former model and the ex-wife of professional golfer Tiger Woods. 
  • 1752 - Betsy Ross - Betsy Ross is a legendary figure in American history who is often credited with sewing the first American flag, the Stars and Stripes.
  • 1895 - J. Edgar Hoover - American law enforcement official who served as the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

 

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