New Jersey in History (Part 8)
New Jersey: Hackensack - Jersey City - Newark - Ridgewood
Famous Birthdays
Birthdays 701 - 800 of 816
- 1971-12-19 Jennifer Dore, American rower (Olympic 4th 1996), born in Kearny, New Jersey
- 1972-01-01 Barron Miles, American Canadian Football Hall of Fame defensive back and coach (Montreal Alouettes, BC Lions), born in Roselle, New Jersey
- 1972-01-20 Alcides Catanho, American NFL outside linebacker (NE Patriots), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Michael Chang
1972-02-22 Michael Chang, American tennis player, coach (French Open 1989), born in Hoboken, New Jersey

Michael Chang
Shaquille O'Neal
1972-03-06 Shaquille O'Neal, American Basketball Hall of Fame center (4-time NBA champion, 3-time NBA Finals MVP, Olympic gold 1996), born in Newark, New Jersey

Shaquille O'Neal
- 1972-03-13 Brian Saxton, NFL tight end (NY Giants), born in Whippany, New Jersey
- 1972-03-18 Reince Priebus [Rheinhold Priebus], American lawyer and political opertative (Trump Chief of Staff (Jan-Jul 2017), born in Dover, New Jersey
- 1972-03-21 Chris Candido, American professional wrestler, born in Edison, New Jersey (d. 2005)
- 1972-04-11 Balls Mahoney [Jonathan Rechner], American professional wrestler, born in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey (d. 2016)
- 1972-05-21 Liliko Ogasawara, middleweight judoka (Olympics 1996), born in Englewood, New Jersey
- 1972-07-08 Jay Bellamy, American NFL safety (Seattle Seahawks), born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
- 1972-07-17 Eric Williams, American NBA forward (Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics), born in Newark, New Jersey
- 1972-07-20 Vitamin C [Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick], American singer and actress, born in Old Bridge, New Jersey
- 1972-12-07 'Sunny' Tammy Lynn Sytch, American professional wrestler (WWF), born in Matawan, New Jersey
- 1973-02-14 George Hegamin, American football offensive lineman (Dallas Cowboys, Frankfurt Galaxy), born in Camden, New Jersey
- 1973-04-18 James "Jamie" Koven, American rower (Olympic 5th 1996), born in Morristown, New Jersey
- 1973-06-14 Michael Cade, American actor (Sylvester Winkle-California Dreams), born in New Jersey
- 1973-06-21 Frank Vogel, American basketball head coach (LA Lakers 2019, Indiana Pacers 2011-16; Orlando Magic 2016-18), born in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
- 1973-08-01 Gregg Berhalter, American soccer defender (Olympic gold 1996), born in Englewood, New Jersey
- 1973-08-02 Kia Goodwin, American actress (Tiffany Holloway-227), born in Livingston, New Jersey
- 1973-08-10 Jessica Grieco, cyclist (Olympics 1996), born in Englewood, New Jersey
- 1973-08-14 Wayne Chrebet, American NFL wide receiver (NY Jets), born in Garfield, New Jersey
- 1973-11-19 Savion Glover, American dancer and choreographer (Bring in 'da Noise), born in Newark, New Jersey
Derek Jeter
1974-06-26 Derek Jeter, American baseball shortstop (NY Yankees, Rookie of Year 1996), born in Pequannock, New Jersey

Derek Jeter
- 1974-07-27 Pete Yorn, American musician (Musicforthemorningafter), born in Pompton Plains, New Jersey
- 1974-12-29 Tom Knight, American football cornerback (Arizona Cardinals), born in Summit, New Jersey
Zach Braff
1975-04-06 Zach Braff, American actor (Dr. John Dorian-Scrubs), born in South Orange, New Jersey

Zach Braff
- 1975-05-03 Dulé Hill, American actor (The West Wing), born in Orange, New Jersey
Lauryn Hill
1975-05-26 Lauryn Hill, American singer-songwriter (The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill), born in East Orange, New Jersey

Lauryn Hill
- 1975-06-27 Ace Darling [Michael Maraldo], American professional wrestler, born in Wildwood, New Jersey
- 1975-08-07 Alshermond Singleton, American NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), born in Newark, New Jersey
- 1975-11-08 Brevin Knight, NBA guard (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Livingston, New Jersey
- 1975-11-08 Tara Reid, American actress, born in Wyckoff, New Jersey
- 1975-12-14 Tamecka Dixon, American WNBA guard (LA Sparks), born in Linden, New Jersey
- 1976-01-06 Danny Pintauro, American actor (Jonathan-Who's the Boss), born in Milltown, New Jersey
- 1976-01-15 Dorian Missick, American actor, born in East Orange, New Jersey
- 1976-04-16 Dan Kellner, American fencer, born in Livingston, New Jersey
- 1976-05-14 Terrance Cauthen, lightweight boxer (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Trenton, New Jersey
- 1976-07-08 Staci Wilson, soccer defender (Olympics 1996), born in Livingston, New Jersey
- 1977-02-26 Tim Thomas, American NBA forward (Philadelphia 76ers), born in Paterson, New Jersey
- 1977-03-02 Heather McComb, American actress (Ray Donovan, Prison Break), born in Lakewood Township, New Jersey
Gerard Way
1977-04-09 Gerard Way, American singer-songwriter (My Chemical Romance - "Welcome To The Black Parade"), born in Summit, New Jersey

Gerard Way
Kal Penn
1977-04-23 Kal Penn, American actor (Dr. Lawrence Kutner-House, The Namesake) and civil servant, born in Montclair, New Jersey

Kal Penn
- 1977-08-08 Robert Randolph, American pedal steel guitarist (Robert Randolph and the Family Band), born in Irvington, New Jersey
- 1978-01-06 Casey Fossum, American baseball player, born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- 1978-01-14 Just Blaze [Justin Smith], American hip hop producer, born in Paterson, New Jersey
- 1978-02-26 John Tartaglia, Broadway performer & "Muppeteer", born in Maple Shade, New Jersey
- 1978-05-12 Jason Biggs, American actor (American Pie), born in Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Zoe Saldana
1978-06-19 Zoe Saldana, American actress (Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl), born in Passaic, New Jersey

Zoe Saldana
- 1978-10-10 Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, American actress (Cassidy-Nash Bridges), born in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey
- 1978-12-02 Jason Collins, American basketball canter (first openly gay athlete to play in any major North American pro sports league), born in Northridge, California
- 1979-04-09 Keshia Knight Pulliam, American actress (The Cosby Show - "Rudy"; Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Miranda"), born in Newark, New Jersey
- 1979-06-12 Wil Horneff, American actor (Ghost in the Machine, Sandlot), born in Englewood, New Jersey
- 1979-09-16 Bobby Korecky, American MLB baseball player, born in Hillside, New Jersey
- 1979-09-23 Bryant McKinnie, NFL Offensive Tackle (Minnesota Vikings), born in Woodbury, New Jersey
- 1979-10-12 Jordan Pundik, American singer (New Found Glory), born in Englewood, New Jersey
- 1979-11-26 B.J. Averell, American reality television contestant (The Amazing Race 9), born in Camden, New Jersey
- 1980-01-03 David Tyree, American NFL wide receiver and executive (Pro Bowl 2005; Super Bowl 2007; NY Giants), born in Livingston, New Jersey
- 1980-04-01 Bryan Buffinton, actor (Bill Lewis Jr-Guiding Light), born in Ridgewood, New Jersey
- 1980-04-03 Trevor Moore, American actor and comedian (The Whitest Kids U' Know), born in Montclair, New Jersey
- 1980-05-02 Troy Murphy, American basketball player, born in Morristown, New Jersey
- 1980-06-23 Melissa Rauch, actress (The Big Bang Theory), born in Marlboro Township, New Jersey
- 1980-06-29 Martin Truex Jr, American auto racer (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion 2017), born in Mayetta, New Jersey
- 1980-08-29 Chris Simms, American NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos), born in Ridgewood, New Jersey
- 1980-08-29 David West, American basketball player, born in Teaneck, New Jersey
- 1980-09-10 [Michael] Mikey Way, American musician (My Chemical Romance), born in Kearny, New Jersey
- 1981-01-10 Brian Joo, Korean-American K-pop and R&B singer (Fly to the Sky), born in Absecon, New Jersey
Jared Kushner
1981-01-10 Jared Kushner, American real estate developer and advisor to Donald Trump, born in Livingston, New Jersey

Jared Kushner
- 1981-04-10 Michael Pitt, American actor (The Dreamers), born in West Orange, New Jersey
- 1981-08-24 Mercedes Scelba-Shorte, American model, born in New Jersey
- 1981-09-25 Jason Bergmann, American baseball player, born in Neptune City, New Jersey
- 1981-09-26 Christina Milian, American actress and singer, born in Jersey City, New Jersey
- 1981-10-12 Tom Guiry, American actor (The Sandlot), born in Tom's River, New Jersey
- 1981-10-31 Frank Iero, American musician (My Chemical Romance, Leathermouth, Pencey Prep; founder of Skeleton Crew), born in Belleville, New Jersey
- 1982-01-07 Lauren Cohan, English-American actress (The Walking Dead), born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Kirsten Dunst
1982-04-30 Kirsten Dunst, American actress (Interview with the Vampire, Spider-Man), born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Kirsten Dunst
- 1982-06-11 Johnny Candido, American professional wrestler, born in Spring Lake, New Jersey
- 1982-07-07 Mike Glita, American bassist (Senses Fail), born in Livingston, New Jersey
- 1982-07-28 Tom Pelphrey, American actor, born in Howell Township, New Jersey
- 1982-08-19 Melissa Fumero [Gallo], American actress (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), born in Lyndhurst, New Jersey
- 1982-08-23 Scott Palguta, American soccer player, born in Toms River, New Jersey
- 1983-07-04 Ben Jorgensen, American musician, born in Teaneck, New Jersey
- 1983-09-08 Wali Lundy, American NFL football player, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- 1984-03-12 Shareefa [Faradah Cooper], American R&B singer, born in Newark, New Jersey
- 1985-01-02 Heather O'Reilly, American soccer midfielder (231 caps; FIFA Women's World Cup 2015; Olympic gold 2004, 08, 12), born in East Brunswick, New Jersey
- 1985-02-02 Melody Gardot, American jazz singer, born in New Jersey
- 1985-02-21 Bob Burton, American speedcuber, born in Newark, New Jersey
- 1985-04-25 Jonathan Halyalkar, American actor (Billy-Who's the Boss), born in Ramsey, New Jersey
Ashley Tisdale
1985-07-02 Ashley Tisdale, American actress and singer (High School Musical), born in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Ashley Tisdale
- 1985-07-27 Lou Taylor Pucci, American actor (Thumbsucker), born in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
- 1985-09-09 J.R. Smith, American basketball player, born in Freehold, New Jersey
- 1985-12-05 Frankie Muniz, American actor (Malcolm in the Middle), born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
- 1986-01-14 Gary Brolsma, American internet celebrity (Numa Numa), born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey
- 1986-09-11 Dwayne Jarrett, American football player, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- 1986-10-25 Eddie Gaven, American footballer (Columbus Crew), born in Hamilton Township, New Jersey
- 1987-01-11 Scotty Cranmer, US professional BMX rider, born in Jackson Township, New Jersey
- 1987-02-01 Giuseppe Rossi, Italian-American soccer forward (30 caps Italy; Villarreal), born in Teaneck, New Jersey
- 1987-04-03 Julie Sokolow, American film director and musician, born in Holmdel, New Jersey
- 1987-06-16 Ali Stroker, American actress and singer, first actress to appear in a wheelchair on Broadway and win a Tony award, born in Ridgewood, New Jersey
- 1987-07-31 Michael Bradley, American soccer defender (USA 150 caps; Borussia Mönchengladbach), born in Princeton, New Jersey