Generally considered as one of the Mountain States, New Mexico is a state positioned in the southwestern region of the United States of America. New Mexico was originally inhabited by Native Americans before European exploration. Although Santa Fe is its official capital, Albuquerque is the largest city. It enjoys diversity as it comprises of the 4th largest population of Native Americans and the state if often referred to as the ‘Land Of Enchantment’. The state of New Mexico has created numerous individuals who have accomplished immensely in different walks of life. The versatile Neil Patrick Harris, the ravishing Demi Moore, the actor cum producer Adrian Grenier and the former Disney actress Demi Lovato, were all born in New Mexico. Even the famous best-selling artist John Denver was born in New Mexico. One of the most prominent individuals from New Mexico has to be the 8 time Emmy winner, William Hanna who is a cartoonist and animator who was responsible for the creation of shows such as Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo and so on. We bet you will be surprised by the full-list of achievers from New Mexico.
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Jeff Bezos(The Founder & Executive Chairman of Amazon)
Birthdate: January 12, 1964
Sun Sign: Capricorn
The founder and CEO of the multi-national technology company Amazon, Jeff Bezos is the wealthiest man in the world. Jeff, who left his lucrative job at an investment firm to fulfil his entrepreneurial ambition, also owns the newspaper, The Washington Post, and its affiliate publications along with a spaceflight company, Blue Origin.
Birthdate: August 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Demi Lovato rose to fame with the television film Camp Rock, but became highly successful as singer when she released her pop rock debut album, Don't Forget in 2008, which was followed by many more albums seeing millions in sale. Her health issues like bipolar disorder, anorexia nervosa and drug and alcohol addictions have received significant media attention.
Birthdate: November 11, 1962
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Demi Moore is considered one of the most beautiful, successful and the highest paid actresses of her time. The 1990 film Ghost is her most successful movie till date. A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal and Disclosure are some of her other notable and successful films. However, her career nosedived in the later 1990s. Later, she started appearing in supporting roles.
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John Denver(Best Know for His Songs 'Rocky Mountain High', 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', and 'Annie's Song')
Birthdate: December 31, 1943
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 12, 1997
John Denver was one of the highest-selling and most popular singers during the 1970s. He was known for folk, pop and country music. Some of his greatest songs are Take Me Home Country Roads, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders and Annie's Song. He died when a plane he was piloting crashed in California.
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Holly Holm(American Mixed Martial Artist and One of the Best Female Professional Boxers of All Time)
Birthdate: October 17, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Holly Holm is a mixed martial artist. A former world champion in boxing, Holm currently competes in the UFC and holds the distinction of being the first fighter to hold a UFC title and a world boxing title. Her win against Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the history of combat sports.
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Neil Patrick Harris(American Actor Who is Mainly Known for his Comedic Television Roles and Dramatic and Musical Stage Roles)
Birthdate: June 15, 1973
Sun Sign: Gemini
An American actor, comedian, magician, and singer, Neil Patrick Harris serves as an inspiration to the entire LGBT community as he became the first openly gay man to host the Oscars in 2015. Five years prior in 2010, he was named in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.
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Conrad Hilton(American Businessman and Founder of the ‘Hilton Hotels’ Chain)
Birthdate: December 25, 1887
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: January 3, 1979
Conrad Hilton was an American politician and businessman credited with founding the popular multinational hospitality company, Hilton Hotels Corporation. He is also the founder of a non-profit charitable organization called Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, which aims at ending human suffering worldwide. In 1996, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize was created by the foundation in the memory of Conrad Hilton.
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Geronimo(Bedonkohe Apache Leader of the Chiricahua Apache)
Birthdate: June 16, 1829
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: February 17, 1909
Native American hero Geronimo is remembered for his heroics in the Apache Wars against the U.S. and Mexico. After his surrender in 1886, he lived as a U.S. prisoner of war and spent the rest of his life being exhibited at various events and selling his belongings for money.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: November 14, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Chip Gaines is an American reality television star and entrepreneur best known for appearing in the HGTV reality television series Fixer Upper, which focuses on home design and renovation. The show stars Chip and his wife Joanna who run a home redecoration and renovation business in Waco, Texas. The show is credited with popularizing an interior design style called Farmhouse-chic.
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William Hanna(Creator of Popular Cartoon Characters Such as 'Tom and Jerry', 'The Flintstones' and 'Scooby-Doo')
Birthdate: July 14, 1910
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: March 22, 2001
William Hanna was an American animator, best known for creating popular cartoon characters such as Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, and Scooby-Doo. He co-founded the Hanna-Barbera company, along with his longtime partner Joseph Barbera. Their team had produced more than 3,000 half-hour shows for 150 television cartoon series that won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards.
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Adrian Grenier(Actor and Producer Best Known for His Role as “Vincent Chase” in the TV Series “Entourage”)
Birthdate: July 10, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Adrian Grenier is an American actor, musician, producer, director, and environmentalist. Although he is best known for playing Vincent Chasein the comedy-drama TV series Entourage, Grenier has also played important roles in films like Drive Me Crazy and The Devil Wears Prada. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Grenier advocates for the protection of marine species.
Birthdate: December 26, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Chris Daughtry gained fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after finishing fourth in the fifth season of American Idol. He has delivered hits such as It's Not Over and became the runner-up in the second season of The Masked Singer.
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Ronnie Lott(American Football Player)
Birthdate: May 8, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Adrienne Maloof(Reality Television Personality Known for Her Stint in the Reality Show 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills')
Birthdate: September 4, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Adrienne Maloof is an American businesswoman and television personality. As the co-owner of the several business holdings of Maloof Companies, Adrienne Maloof has been playing an important role in controlling the Companies' marketing operations for the past 20 years. Also a well-known philanthropist, Maloof has supported several charity organizations, such as the Good News Foundation and School On Wheels.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: March 13, 1971
Sun Sign: Pisces
Annabeth Gish is an American actress known for playing important roles in TV series like The West Wing and The X-Files. Also known for her humanitarian efforts, Annabeth Gish has been supporting organizations, such as CARE International, Students Rebuild, and One Million Bones. She also serves on the board of The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company.
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Carlos Condit(American Former Professional Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: April 26, 1984
Sun Sign: Taurus
Carlos Condit is an American retired mixed martial artist. A former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion, Condit has also competed in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) where he was a Welterweight Champion. While competing in the UFC, Condit won five Fight of the Night awards. After retiring from MMA, Condit went on to establish many business ventures, such as a coffee shop.
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Jace Lee Norman(American Actor Known for His Role as ‘Henry Hart’ in the TV Series ‘Henry Danger’)
Birthdate: March 21, 2000
Sun Sign: Aries
Jace Norman overcame dyslexia during his school days to become a known actor, particularly on the television. He began his acting career with Disney’s series, Jessie, and went on to star in the movie, Splitting Adam, sitcom, Henry Danger, and movie, Bixler High Private Eye. He won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in the Favorite Male TV Star category four times in a row.
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Colt McCoy(American Football Player)
Birthdate: September 5, 1986
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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French Stewart(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’)
Birthdate: February 20, 1964
Sun Sign: Pisces
French Stewart is best known as Harry Solomon from 3rd Rock from the Sun and as Chef Rudy from Mom. He began his career touring with a local theater group. He has also voiced Icarus in Hercules: The Animated Series and Bob in God, the Devil and Bob.
Birthdate: July 23, 1938
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Sun Sign: Cancer
Tracy Reiner is an American actress known for playing important roles in films like Masque of the Red Death, When Harry Met Sally..., and A League of Their Own. The daughter of Penny Marshall, Reiner followed in the footsteps of her mother to pursue a career in the film industry. In 2013, she headed a team to market medical software.
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Alex Bregman(Baseball Player)
Birthdate: March 30, 1994
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Lauren Sánchez is a news anchor who has won an Emmy Award for her work. Apart from being a news anchor, Sánchez is also an actress, pilot, and entrepreneur. She is credited with founding the first female-owned aerial production company, Black Ops Aviation. Also known for her good looks, Sánchez has been featured in lists like People's 50 Most Beautiful.
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Al Unser(Racecar driver)
Birthdate: May 29, 1939
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: December 9, 2021
Born into a reputed family of racers, Al Unser later became a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner. At 48, he also became the oldest racer to emerge victorious at the Indianapolis 500. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee is also known as Big Al and Al Unser Sr.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: June 1, 2000
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Ryan Bingham(Singer)
Birthdate: March 31, 1981
Sun Sign: Aries
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Arian Foster(American Football Player)
Birthdate: August 24, 1986
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Paul Benedict(Actor)
Birthdate: September 17, 1938
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: December 1, 2008
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Hank Baskett(American football player)
Birthdate: September 4, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Austin St. John(Actor Best Known for His Portrayal of 'Jason Lee Scott' in the 'Power Rangers' Franchise)
Birthdate: September 17, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Born to a Marine and martial artist father, Austin St. John has black belts in Taekwondo, Judo, and Kenpo. An actor, too, he is best known as Jason Lee Scott from the Power Rangers franchise. He has also been a paramedic and a military healthcare provider in the Middle East.
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Raoul Trujillo(Choreographer)
Birthdate: May 8, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Diego Sanchez(American Professional Mixed Martial Artist)
Birthdate: December 31, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Dolores Huerta(Trade unionist)
Birthdate: April 10, 1930
Sun Sign: Aries
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Jay Roach(Director)
Birthdate: June 14, 1957
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Harrison Schmitt(American Astronaut and the Only Person Without a Background in Military Aviation to Have Walked on the Moon)
Birthdate: July 3, 1935
Sun Sign: Cancer
Harrison Schmitt is an American geologist, university professor, and former NASA astronaut. He also served as the US Senator from New Mexico from 1977 to 1983. In 1972, Schmitt became a crew member of Apollo 17 and subsequenly the second-youngest person to walk on the Moon. In 1973, Harrison Schmitt was honored with the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
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Randy Castillo(Musician)
Birthdate: December 10, 1950
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: March 26, 2002
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Anwar al-Awlaki(First U.S. Citizen to Be Targeted and Killed By a Drone Strike from the U.S. Government)
Birthdate: April 22, 1971
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: September 30, 2011
Al-Qaeda terrorist and Islamic preacher Anwar al-Awlaki, initially a university lecturer, had been involved in a number of terrorist attack plots, including one in which they had planned to blow up a Detroit-bound airplane. American-born Yemeni Awlaki died in a drone strike ordered by Barack Obama in 2011.
Birthdate: September 3, 1978
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Al Unser Jr.(American Retired Race Car Driver)
Birthdate: April 19, 1962
Sun Sign: Aries
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Demetria McKinney(Actress, Model)
Birthdate: August 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Barry Sadler(Soldier and Writer)
Birthdate: November 1, 1940
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: November 5, 1989
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Glenn Strange(Actor, Singer)
Birthdate: August 16, 1899
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: September 20, 1973
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Bruce Cabot(Actor)
Birthdate: April 20, 1904
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 3, 1972
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Landry Jones(American football player)
Birthdate: April 4, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Joe Kapp(American football player, Coach)
Birthdate: March 19, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Known as The Toughest Chicano, Joe Kapp made history by becoming the only player to quarterback in Rose Bowl, Grey Cup, and Super Bowl. He also received the Spirit of Life award for his charitable work and has helped Latin students by raising funds for their education.
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Johnny Tapia(Boxer)
Birthdate: February 13, 1967
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: May 27, 2012
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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André Roberson(Basketball Player)
Birthdate: December 4, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Michelle Lujan Grisham(Politician)
Birthdate: October 24, 1959
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Ralph Kiner(Baseball Player)
Birthdate: October 27, 1922
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: February 6, 2014
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Mike E. Smith(Jockey)
Birthdate: August 10, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
