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Michelle Obama - The beloved former first lady was born January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Michelle Obama - Known as a fierce advocate for education, women's empowerment, and poverty awareness, America's first African American first lady left a multifaceted legacy.
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Michelle Obama - Michelle Obama married former President Barack Obama in 1992. Originally she was assigned to be Barack's mentor when he came to her Chicago firm for a summer job.
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Michelle Obama - Fun fact: the Harvard-educated lawyer and writer skipped second grade in school.
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Muhammad Ali - The late professional boxer and activist was also a January 17 baby.
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Muhammad Ali - Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay in Louisville, Kentucky in 1942.
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Muhammad Ali - Ali is highly regarded as a sports figure, who set an example of pride and resistance for African Americans during the civil rights movement.
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Muhammad Ali - To this day, Ali is the only boxer to be a three-time lineal heavyweight champion. He was named Fighter of the Year a whopping six times by Ring Magazine, and is often regarded as the greatest athlete of the 20th century.
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Jim Carrey - It is also time to wish this famous actor and comedian a happy birthday.
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Jim Carrey - The Canadian-American star was born in Newmarket, Ontario in 1962.
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Jim Carrey - After first achieving fame in the comedy show 'In Living Color' in 1990, Carrey went on to star in iconic films such as 'The Mask,' 'The Truman Show,' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.'
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Jim Carrey - In 2017, Carrey released the tell-all Netflix special 'Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond,' which delves into his battle with harmful method acting and his wavering psychological state.
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Betty White - It is also the birthday of beloved actress Betty White, whose decorated career has spanned more than 75 years.
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Betty White - Born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1922, the actress is turning 98 years old on January 17.
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Betty White - She is best known for her Emmy Award-winning roles as Sue Ann Nivens on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and Rose Nylund on 'The Golden Girls.'
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Betty White - As a frequent game show contestant, White has been dubbed the "First Lady of Game Shows."
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Zooey Deschanel - The Emmy Award-winning 'New Girl' star shares a January 17 birthday as well.
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Zooey Deschanel - She was born in Los Angeles in 1980.
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Zooey Deschanel - The actress is also a singer and songwriter. In 2006, Deschanel teamed up with M. Ward to release a debut album under the name She & Him.
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Zooey Deschanel - The star is also a co-founder of the female-focused website HelloGiggles.
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James Earl Jones - It's also the birthday of distinguished actor James Earl Jones.
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James Earl Jones - The Tony and Golden Globe-winning star was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi in 1931.
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James Earl Jones - With one of the best voices in the business, Jones is revered for his roles as Darth Vader in the original 'Star Wars' series and Mufasa in Disney's 'The Lion King.' He reprised the latter in the 2019 live-action remake.
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James Earl Jones - Interestingly, Jones suffered from a stutter for many of his early years. He said he got through the affliction with poetry, public speaking, and acting, according to his episode of 'Biography.'
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Dwyane Wade - Next on the list is former professional basketball player Dwyane Wade.
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Dwayne Wade
- The retired shooting guard was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1982.
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Dwyane Wade - Wade established himself as a premier player after winning the NBA Finals MVP Award in 2006.
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Dwyane Wade - Wade is publicly outspoken about the dangers of gun violence in Chicago. He lost his first cousin, a mother of four, in 2016 when she was a random victim of gang warfare.
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Lil Jon - A rapper, record producer, and DJ, Lil Jon also shares this special day.
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Lil Jon - The Grammy Award-winning artist was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1971.
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Lil Jon - Lil Jon was the front man for the rap group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, which he formed in 1997. He later became known for his hit song 'Snap Yo Fingers.'
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Lil Jon - Lil Jon was also a two-time contestant on 'Celebrity Apprentice' (for seasons 11 and 13).
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Al Capone - The infamous American mobster, referred to as "Scarface," also shares this birthday.
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Al Capone - Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1899.
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Al Capone - The Prohibition-era crime boss was the leader of the Italian-American Mafia known as the Chicago Outfit, and was dubbed "public enemy number one."
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Al Capone - Viewed by many at the time as a "modern-day Robin Hood," Capone was surprisingly charitable, and was considered a local hero for some time.
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Benjamin Franklin - This Founding Father of the United States was born in 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Benjamin Franklin - The multifaceted politician was also an author, printer, political theorist, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.
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Benjamin Franklin - Through his civic efforts, Franklin earned the title of "The First American."
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Benjamin Franklin
- Franklin is not only honored by being on the US $100 bill, but also by having given his name to towns, counties, and educational institutions across the United States.
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Check out some fun facts about the celebrities who were born on January 17
What do Michelle Obama, Jim Carrey, and Betty White have in common?
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Is January 17 just another day on the calendar? Not if you believe in star power of the celebrity variety. Some very famous figures celebrate their big day on this date. We're talking Capricorns like Betty White and James Earl Jones, just to name a few.
To learn some fun facts about these two and other famous faces who share a birthday on January 17, click ahead. If they all got together, it might just be the most iconic birthday party of all time!
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