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Title: Place of Birth Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 15, 2007, 03:14:50 PM Last night I Wiki'd the town where I made my first (rather abrupt and somewhat urgent) appearance. It's a little place named Tidworth and I don't think I've been back since.
Anyway, with a current population of about 9K it boasts another son even more famous than me. It's the dude who sings that "You're Beautiful" song. James something. Also, when I was born it was in Hampshire. Now it's in Wiltshire. That's all I've got boys and girls. Pretty damn boring even though I stretched it for all it's worth. Surely someone has a better story like maybe Spacey was born in Thistle, Utah which is now at the bottom of a lake. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Aske on May 15, 2007, 03:18:02 PM It's the dude who sings that "You're Beautiful" song. James something. ugh, nuke it from orbit before it can spawn more [sm_shock] Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 15, 2007, 03:32:44 PM It's the dude who sings that "You're Beautiful" song. James something. ugh, nuke it from orbit before it can spawn more [sm_shock] I think it's pretty like butterflies in April. Hater. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: birdymaker on May 15, 2007, 04:46:43 PM Pontiac, Michigan
* Nathaniel Abraham - youngest person to be tried as an adult in US we are especially proud of this one. ;) * Geri Allen - jazz pianist * Jim Bates - NFL coach * Walter Beach - NFL safety 1960-66 * Sven Birkerts - Essayist * Tim Birtsas - MLB pitcher 1985-90 * Steve Howe - MLB pitcher 1980-96 * Laura Innes - Actress * Brent W. Jett, Jr. - Astronaut * Hayes Jones - Olympic gold medalist * Thad Jones - Jazz musician * Maxine King - Olympic Gold Medalist Diving * Tony Lucca - Musician * Al Miller - Racecar driver * Donald R. Moyer - Medal of Honor recipient during the Korean War * Evaline Ness - Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator * Joseph R. Ouellette - Medal of Honor recipient during the Korean War * Howard 'Howdy' Quicksell - Musician * Israel B. Richardson - Major general during the American Civil War * Walker Russell - NBA player and assistant coach * Sicily Sewell - Actress * A. Alfred Taubman - Industrialist and Real Estate Developer * Jeff Webb - NFL wide receiver * Moses Wisner - Governor of Michigan 1859-61 Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: birdymaker on May 15, 2007, 04:49:26 PM this little tidbit is amusing :sad3:
Quote Numerous Hispanic immigrants also live in Pontiac, comprising an additional level of cultural diversity. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Fuzzy on May 15, 2007, 05:11:56 PM My wife's birthplace is more interesting from a golfing angle but we'll get to that. Me:
Rochester, MN Home of the Mayo Clinic. Every significant world leader with a prostrate problem has been there. Lea Thompson - actress Sheree Wilson - actress Darrell Thompson - NFL running back (barely) Shjon Podein - member of Stanley Cup winning Colorado Avalanche Eric Strobel - member of 1980 Miracle on Ice team Harry Blackmun served as resident counsel for Mayo Clinic pre-Supreme Court Frank B. Kellogg had a law office there. Richard Sears (Sears and Roebuck) was born just outside of town. My wife was born in Austin MN. Home of Hormel and SPAM. The spiced ham meat stuff. Check this out: John Madden Tom Lehman Lee Janzen and Conrad Ray grew up in Austin (born across the state line in Iowa). He went to Stanford where he was a college teammate of Tiger, Notah Begay and Casey Martin and where he is now head coach. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: E-A-G-L-E! on May 15, 2007, 05:43:16 PM Vadnais Heights, MN really has nothing great about it - at least in the wiki article. It's borders are the following cities: Little Canada, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, and Maplewood. We lived close to the Little Canada border. Well, actually, close is an understatement. Edgerton is the separating road, we lived on the Vadnais Heights side. Little Canada some interesting facts along with some outlandish statements. However, it sounds hacked so how much of it is fact [sm_dontknow] ?
Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Fuzzy on May 15, 2007, 05:50:59 PM Vadnais Heights, MN really has nothing great about it - at least in the wiki article. It's borders are the following cities: Little Canada, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, and Maplewood. We lived close to the Little Canada border. Well, actually, close is an understatement. Edgerton is the separating road, we lived on the Vadnais Heights side. Little Canada some interesting facts along with some outlandish statements. However, it sounds hacked so how much of it is fact [sm_dontknow] ? From the wiki article: In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the United States government. At the time others countries also laid claim to what is now Minnesota. The Canadians had various settlements in Minnesota, the largest of which was 10 miles North of Saint Paul, MN. President Thomas Jefferson decided that the best way to avoid war, was to allow the land to remain under Canadian control. Therefor all the residents of Little Canada are full Canadian citizens, with access to free health care, signs in both English and French and pride in it's citizens such as Wayne Gretzky and the band Rush. If you ever happen to visit Little Canada you must first exchange your dollars for Canadian currency at the Sinclair gas station on Little Canada Road and 35E. [sm_rolling] What made you think it seemed hacked? ;) Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: E-A-G-L-E! on May 15, 2007, 06:03:47 PM Vadnais Heights, MN really has nothing great about it - at least in the wiki article. It's borders are the following cities: Little Canada, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, and Maplewood. We lived close to the Little Canada border. Well, actually, close is an understatement. Edgerton is the separating road, we lived on the Vadnais Heights side. Little Canada some interesting facts along with some outlandish statements. However, it sounds hacked so how much of it is fact [sm_dontknow] ? From the wiki article: In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the United States government. At the time others countries also laid claim to what is now Minnesota. The Canadians had various settlements in Minnesota, the largest of which was 10 miles North of Saint Paul, MN. President Thomas Jefferson decided that the best way to avoid war, was to allow the land to remain under Canadian control. Therefor all the residents of Little Canada are full Canadian citizens, with access to free health care, signs in both English and French and pride in it's citizens such as Wayne Gretzky and the band Rush. If you ever happen to visit Little Canada you must first exchange your dollars for Canadian currency at the Sinclair gas station on Little Canada Road and 35E. [sm_rolling] What made you think it seemed hacked? ;) Probably the same thing that you're rolling on the floor laughing about it. :D Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: stroh on May 15, 2007, 06:17:48 PM Jacksonville, Florida.
Several million people, and growing when I left. My guess is some of them are famous. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Seamus on May 15, 2007, 07:06:59 PM Denver, Colorado.
A mile high at birth and ain't come down yet. No wait that's Walfredo's line. :-\ Too many famous and infamous to list. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: BobA on May 15, 2007, 08:11:15 PM Bawlmer
Babe Ruth, Edgar Allen Poe and Homicide, Life on the Streets Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Aske on May 15, 2007, 08:16:26 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_of_Fort_Worth
mostly asshats Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: gleek on May 15, 2007, 08:45:53 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_of_Fort_Worth mostly asshats Mark David Chapman Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Torpedo on May 15, 2007, 08:52:53 PM However, it sounds hacked so how much of it is fact [sm_dontknow] ? What made you think it seemed hacked? ;) Probably when she thought it might be real and I said it sounded hacked to me. ;D Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: campy on May 15, 2007, 08:53:25 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_of_Fort_Worth mostly asshats Mark David Chapman Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: gleek on May 15, 2007, 08:59:41 PM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_of_Fort_Worth mostly asshats Mark David Chapman On a positive note: Candace Kita Lisa Whelchel Hunter Tylo Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: E-A-G-L-E! on May 15, 2007, 10:39:03 PM However, it sounds hacked so how much of it is fact [sm_dontknow] ? What made you think it seemed hacked? ;) Probably when she thought it might be real and I said it sounded hacked to me. ;D No. ::) I happen to know enough about our state that there aren't cities don't require you to use Canadian currency. Unlike some people... ;) Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: spacey on May 15, 2007, 10:39:52 PM Surely someone has a better story like maybe Spacey was born in Thistle, Utah which is now at the bottom of a lake. I was born in Murray, Utah which is now buried underneath car dealerships. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Torpedo on May 15, 2007, 10:42:33 PM No. ::) I happen to know enough about our state that there aren't cities don't require you to use Canadian currency. Unlike some people... ;) At least my sentences make sense. :P Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: E-A-G-L-E! on May 15, 2007, 10:57:25 PM No. ::) I happen to know enough about our state that there aren't cities don't require you to use Canadian currency. Unlike some people... ;) At least my sentences make sense. :P Picky, picky. "...there aren't cities that require..." Is that better? :D Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Jules on May 16, 2007, 01:32:38 AM I wikipediaed my birthplace, Kempsey NSW, and I was born in the same town as Slim Dusty, a famous Australian Country & Western star (now deceased)!!.
Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Salamander on May 16, 2007, 04:53:27 AM Athens, Greece. 'Nuff said.
Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Spanky on May 16, 2007, 06:08:56 AM Washington DC, specifically Georgetown.
I would start a list but it might put Aske's list to shame. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 16, 2007, 06:37:46 AM Athens, Greece. 'Nuff said. "What have you done for me lately?" ;) [sm_devil] LOL, Sal does win though. Her list would be as long as... well... Homer's Odyssey. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: TFT on May 16, 2007, 07:44:18 AM Athens, Greece. 'Nuff said. LOL, Sal does win though. Yep, winz0r. :yield: Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Walfredo on May 16, 2007, 08:51:48 AM Oklahoma City, OK
many asshats from here as well and some cool people like myself ;D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City,_Oklahoma#Famous_people_from_Oklahoma_City Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: fisherking on May 16, 2007, 09:29:44 AM Cedar City, Utah.
Um..........Harry Reid went to college there. That's about it. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Blader on May 16, 2007, 09:41:38 AM I was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families--second families, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was of a family of the name of Hanks.... My father ... removed from Kentucky to ... Indiana, in my eighth year.... It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew up.... Of course when I came of age I did not know much. Still somehow, I could read, write, and cipher ... but that was all.
Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Aske on May 16, 2007, 10:05:45 AM Oklahoma City, OK many asshats from here as well and some cool people like myself ;D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City,_Oklahoma#Famous_people_from_Oklahoma_City the 1st too are the best. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: TFT on May 16, 2007, 04:12:21 PM Oklahoma City, OK many asshats from here as well and some cool people like myself ;D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City,_Oklahoma#Famous_people_from_Oklahoma_City the 1st too are the best. I 2 be liking them 1st too ones. Yeehah. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: gleek on May 16, 2007, 07:17:43 PM Athens, Greece. 'Nuff said. "What have you done for me lately?" ;) [sm_devil] LOL, Sal does win though. Her list would be as long as... well... Homer's Odyssey. That would be one long list of pederasts. ;D Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Clive on May 16, 2007, 09:06:05 PM # F. Murray Abraham — actor
# Perry Como — pop music singer # Scott Glenn — actor # Jeff Goldblum — actor # Frank Gorshin — actor (The Riddler!) # Martha Graham — dancer and choreographer # Charles Grodin — actor # Gene Kelly — dancer, actor, singer, director, and choreographer # Dennis Miller — Comedian # Fred Rogers — "Mister Rogers"; famous American children's entertainer # David O. Selznick — film producer, Gone With The Wind (among other films) # Gertrude Stein — writer, poet, playwright, and feminist # Andy Warhol — artist # Mike Ditka — tight end (1961-1972) and coach (1982-1999), three Super Bowls # Dan Marino — quarterback 1983-1999, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl # Joe Montana — quarterback 1979-1994, Hall of Fame, four Super Bowls, three Super Bowl MVPs # Joe Namath — quarterback 1965-1977, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl MVP. # Marty Schottenheimer — head coach, 1984-present # Jim Furyk # Rocco Mediate # Adrian Cronauer — the basis of "Good Morning, Vietnam" # Eric F. Buell — founder and chairman Buell Motorcycle Company Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: gleek on May 16, 2007, 10:12:14 PM # F. Murray Abraham — actor # Perry Como — pop music singer # Scott Glenn — actor # Jeff Goldblum — actor # Frank Gorshin — actor (The Riddler!) # Martha Graham — dancer and choreographer # Charles Grodin — actor # Gene Kelly — dancer, actor, singer, director, and choreographer # Dennis Miller — Comedian # Fred Rogers — "Mister Rogers"; famous American children's entertainer # David O. Selznick — film producer, Gone With The Wind (among other films) # Gertrude Stein — writer, poet, playwright, and feminist # Andy Warhol — artist # Mike Ditka — tight end (1961-1972) and coach (1982-1999), three Super Bowls # Dan Marino — quarterback 1983-1999, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl # Joe Montana — quarterback 1979-1994, Hall of Fame, four Super Bowls, three Super Bowl MVPs # Joe Namath — quarterback 1965-1977, Hall of Fame, Super Bowl MVP. # Marty Schottenheimer — head coach, 1984-present # Jim Furyk # Rocco Mediate # Adrian Cronauer — the basis of "Good Morning, Vietnam" # Eric F. Buell — founder and chairman Buell Motorcycle Company There's got be at least one pederast in that list. Title: Re: Place of Birth Post by: Oldprof on May 18, 2007, 01:32:00 AM I was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families--second families, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was of a family of the name of Hanks.... My father ... removed from Kentucky to ... Indiana, in my eighth year.... It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew up.... Of course when I came of age I did not know much. Still somehow, I could read, write, and cipher ... but that was all. Thank you Mr. Lincoln for that well crafted blurb. P.S. I hope the bears didn't chomp on your a$$ too much. |