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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
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North Carolina Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of North Carolina. Many famous people of North Carolina have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of North Carolina. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others North Carolina famous Americans have all made North Carolina their home. This list includes North Carolina historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of North Carolina who have influenced the lives of others.
- (1867 - 1934) Pharmacist from New Bern, North Carolina, created the first Pepsi-Cola for dyspepsia, or indigestion. In 1902 Bradham began bottling the soft drink in the back room of his drugstore.
- (1926-1967) - Tenor and soprano saxophonist, bandleader, and composer; Born in Hamlet.
- (1936 - ) Secretary of Transportation (1983 - 87) and Labor (1989 - 90) and president of the American Red Cross (1990 - ); born in Salisbury.
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(1922 - 1990) Became a Hollywood star and acted in more than 20 films by the age of 28; born in Smithfield.
- (1926 - ) Actor made famous in television shows such as The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock; born in Mt. Airy.
- Pleasant Hanes (1845-1925) Founder of the Hanes Corporation; born in Winston-Salem.
- (1767 - 1845) Seventh President of the United States, was born in the Waxsaws area on the border of North and South Carolina.
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(1808 - 1875) Started his career as a tailor's apprentice in Raleigh, North Carolina and rose to lead in the reuniting of the nation as the seventeenth President of the United States.
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(1963 - ) Basketball superstar who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles; grew up in Wilmington.
- (1909 - 1982) Owner of the company Frito-Lay, Inc.; born in Charlotte.
- Sugar Ray Leonard (1956 - ) Olympic boxing champion; born in Wilmington.
- (1929 - ) Recognized as the player whose aggressive play and winning personality raised golf to national attention, honed his skills on the championship golf team of Wake Forest University.
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(1795 - 1849) Eleventh President of the United States; born in Mecklenburg County.
- (1862 - 1910) Writer who used the pen name O. Henry; raised in Greensboro.
- (1822 - 1901) First African-American member of the United States Congress; born in Fayetteville.
More Famous People of
North Carolina
- Braxton Bragg soldier, Warrenton
- Robert C. Byrd, politicianNorth Wilkesboro
- David Brinkley TV newscaster, Wilmington
- Howard Cosell sportscaster, Winston-Salem
- James B. Duke industrialist, Durham
- Donna Fargo country music, Mount Airy
- Roberta Flack singer, Black Mountain
- Richard Gatling inventor, Hertford County
- Billy Graham evangelist, Charlotte
- Kathryn Grayson singer, actress, Winston-Salem
- Jesse Helms politician, Monroe
- O. Henry writer, Greensboro
- Charles Kuralt TV journalist, Wilmington
- Dolley Payne Madison first lady, Guliford County
- Ronni Milsap country music singer, Robinsville
- Thelonious Monk pianist, Rocky Mount
- Edward R. Murrow commentator, Greensboro
- Floyd Patterson boxer, Waco
- Richard Petty auto racer, Level Cross
- Soupy Sales comedian, Wake Forest
- Earl Scruggs bluegrass musician, Flint Hill
- Randy Travis musician, Charlotte
- John Scott Trotter orchestra leader, Charlotte
- Thomas Clayton Wolfe author, Asheville
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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