Famous Births on New Year's Day

Do you know which celebrities and other famous people, including authors and historical figures were born on New Year's Day? New Year's Day is one of the most festive days on which to celebrate a birthday. Although our New Year's Day has not always been on January 1, the actual celebration of the new year is the oldest of our modern day celebrations.

New Year's Day is celebrated as a rebirth, and a renewal, a time to refocus energies and start over, even though it is the middle of winter in some places.

Famous Births New Year's Day

Paul Revere: January 1, 1753

Famous American patriot Paul Revere was born on New Year's Day in 1753. Although his learned trade was a silversmith, he is will always be remembered for his infamous and historical midnight ride from Boston to Lexington in 1775.

If you visit Boston, Massachusetts you can find a statue of Paul Revere in the North End, or visit his final resting place, in the Old Granary Burying Ground located on Tremont Street.

Betsy Ross: January 1, 1752

Another famous figure in American history that was born on New Year's Day is Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross is given credit for being the first person to sew the American flag. The Betsy Ross flag had 13 stars, each one representing the new American colonies.

E.M. Forester: January 1, 1879

Where would romantics be, and where would Merchant and Ivory be, and where would Helena Bonham Carter be, without the classic tales written by E. M. Forester? Forester, a British author gave the world Howards End, A Room With a View, A Passage to India, and Where Angles Fear to Tread.

J. Edgar Hoover: January 1, 1895

J. Edgar Hoover is another important figure in more modern American history. He is best known for being the very first Director of the FBI, a job which he kept for 48 years.

J. D. Salinger: January 1, 1919

The famous author of The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger was also born on New Year's Day.

Barry Goldwater: January 1, 1909

Politician and unsuccessful presidential candidate Barry Goldwater was also born on New Year's Day.

Don Novello : January 1, 1943

Don Novello was born on New Year's Day, too. Who? You may know him better as Father Guido Sarducci from Saturday Night Live.

Verne Troyer: January 1, 1969

Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mini me in the Austin Powers movies was also born on New Year's Day. He also may, unfortunately be remembered for his drunk antics on the VH1's the Surreal Life.

Sources

Biography.com
FBI.gov
IMDB.com