Biggest controversies of this person's birth year
This person was born in the year that Kristen Stewart, known for her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga, cheated on Robert Pattinson with the director of Snow White and the Huntsman.
Rico
This person was born on the year that Justin Timberlake accidentally exposed Janet Jackson’s breast during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The "wardrobe malfunction" was broadcast live to millions of viewers.
Victoria
On this person’s birthday in 1963, Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” premiered in New York. The famous film revolutionized the horror genre with its terrifying depiction of birds attacking a small town.
Thomas
On this person's birthday in 1959, Hawaii officially became the 50th U.S. state after President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the statehood proclamation.
Alex
The year this person was born, John Lennon made a controversial remark when he said The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.” This led to widespread protests, particularly in the Bible Belt of the U.S., where Beatles records were burned, and radio stations banned their music.
Sonia
The same year this person was born, Taylor Swift won the award for Best Female Video at the VMAs and Kanye West stormed the stage, took the microphone from her, and declared that Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time.
Sofie
On this person’s birthday in 1873, Levi Strauss patents the first blue jeans.
Chico
On this person’s birthday in 1965, civil rights activist and Muslim minister Malcolm X is shot dead in New York City.
Anna
The year this person was born, news broke of President Bill Clinton’s affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The scandal led to Clinton’s impeachment on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice that same year.
Lydia
This person was born between the year that The Godfather book came out and the year the movie was released. The book and movie generated controversy because of their depiction of criminal activity and the romanticization of the Mafia.
Ana
On this person’s birthday in 1492, Christopher Columbus signs a contract with Spanish monarchs to find the “Indies” with the goal of converting people to Catholicism. This promises him 10% of all riches found.
Ana
On this person’s birthday in 1915, an estimated 25,000 supporters walked in a women's suffrage march on New York's Fifth Ave.
Lydia
This person was born in the year the Rolling Stones released Their Satanic Majesties Request album. The album provoked controversy due to its perceived connection to Satanism, adding to the growing concerns about rock music’s influence on young people.
Chico
This person was born the year that Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” came out. The movie was controversial due to its racial and cultural stereotypes.
Alex
On this person's birthday in 1977, the NASA spacecraft Voyager 2 was launched. It became the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It is now in the constellation of Pavo, about 12.9 billion miles from Earth.
Victoria
On this person's birthday in 1937, American aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during their attempt to fly around the world.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were one of the most talked-about couples in Hollywood the year this person was born, often referred to as "Bennifer."
Anna and Thomas
On this person's birthday in 1981, Britain's Prince Charles announces engagement to Lady Diana Spencer.
Rico
On this person’s birthday in 1845, Texas was officially admitted to the United States as the 28th state. This sparked tensions with Mexico, eventually leading to the Mexican-American War
Sofie