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Willard Frank Libby

Willard Frank Libby was an American physical chemist who was awarded the ‘Nobel Prize’ in Chemistry in 1960. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, research, achievements and timeline.

Born: 17 December 1908/ American

Humphry Davy

Inventor of Davy Lamp

Sir Humphry Davy was a British chemist who made major contributions to the discoveries of chlorine and iodine. This biography of Sir Humphry Davy provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 17 December 1778/ British

Simo Häyhä

Simo Simuna' Häyhä was a Finnish sniper, considered the most deadly sniper in war history. Find more about his family, childhood, personal life, career, achievements, etc.

Born: 17 December 1905/ Finnish

Sean Patrick Thomas

Sean Patrick Thomas is an American actor, who is best known for his role in the movie ‘Save the Last Dance’. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 December 1970/ American

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson is an American actress known for her work in several TV series. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her life.

Born: 17 December 1974/ American

Sahara Davenport

Sahara Davenport, born Antoine Ashley, was an American drag entertainer, dancer, and reality TV personality. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, and timeline.

Born: 17 December 1984/ American

Richard A. Jewell

Richard Jewell was a police officer and security guard from America. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 December 1962/ American

Raymond Fernandez

Raymond Martinez Fernandez was an American serial killer, who, along with Martha Beck, was convicted of one murder and suspected of murdering around 17 victims.

Born: 17 December 1914/ American

Prince Rupert Of The Rhine

Prince Rupert was a distinguished German soldier and admiral who commanded the Royalist cavalry during the English Civil War. This biography of Prince Rupert provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 17 December 1619/ German

Pope Francis

Pope Francis is the current and the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Check out this biography to know in details about his life, profile, childhood & timeline.

Born: 17 December 1936/ Argentinian

Paracelsus

Paracelsus was a Swiss German physician, philosopher, botanist and astrologer, known as the founder of toxicology. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts about his life.

Born: 17 December 1493/ Swiss

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich is an American actress, model and fashion designer. Read further to know more about her profile, life, childhood and timeline.

Born: 17 December 1975/ American

Michele Tafoya

Michele Tafoya is an American sportscaster who works as a sideline reporter for NBC Sports. Read this biography to know her birthday, childhood, achievements, family life and other fun facts about her.

Born: 17 December 1964/ American

Matthew Scarfone

Matthew Scarfone is a Canadian TikTok star and social media influencer. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 December 2000/ Canadian

Mary Brunner

Mary Brunner was an American convicted criminal, best known as one of the earliest members of the notorious ‘Manson Family.’

Born: 17 December 1943/ American

Marissa Ribisi

Marissa Ribisi is an American actress known for her role in the film ‘Dazed and Confused.’ Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 17 December 1974/ American

Manny Pacquiao

Eight-division Boxing World Champion

Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino boxer, media celebrity, and politician. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, boxing career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 17 December 1978/ Filipino

Laurie Holden

Laurie Holden is an American actress, producer, model, and human rights activist. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Born: 17 December 1969/ American

Katheryn Winnick

Katheryn Winnick is a Canadian actress, best known for her performance in the television series ‘Bones’ and ‘Vikings.’ Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 17 December 1977/ Canadian

Joseph Henry

Joseph Henry was an important American scientist of the 19th century. Explore this biography to know more on his life and childhood.

Born: 17 December 1797/ American

John Greenleaf Whittier

John Greenleaf Whittier was an influential American Quaker poet and an ardent Abolitionist. This biography details his childhood, life, career, major works and timeline.

Born: 17 December 1807/ American

James White

James White is a one of the leading reformed Baptist apologists. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 December 1962/ American

Jaimee Foxworth

Jaimee Foxworth is an American actress and model. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Born: 17 December 1979/ American

Ian Charles

James Charles Brother

Ian Jeffrey Dickinson, popularly known as Ian Charles, is the younger brother of the popular makeup artist and model James Charles. Let's take a look at his family, personal life, etc.

Born: 17 December 2001/ American

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy is a Canadian actor, director, producer, and comedian. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 December 1946/ Canadian

Dave Madden

Dave Madden was a Canadian–American actor, best known for his performance as ‘Reuben Kincaid’ in the series ‘The Partridge Family.’ Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Born: 17 December 1931/ American

Jacqueline Wilson

Dame Jacqueline Wilson is an English author. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, achievements, etc.

Born: 17 December 1945/ British

DaddyOFive

DaddyOFive is an American YouTuber known for his prank videos. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 17 December 1982/ American

Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger is a Canadian author, activist, columnist, humanitarian and children’s rights activist. This biography profiles his childhood, family, personal life, career, achievements, and gives some fun facts.

Born: 17 December 1982/ Canadian

Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews is an American political commentator best known as the outspoken host of the talk show, ‘Hardball with Chris Matthews’.

Born: 17 December 1945/ American

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