On Jan. 6, 2021, history was made — but not in a good way.
What was meant to be a peaceful protest during the certification of the 2020 presidential election quickly turned into a horrifying event — a dark day in America’s history. Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. as politicians like Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Chuck Schumer hunkered down inside. A noose was found outside the Capitol, reportedly for then-Vice President Mike Pence.
As rioters destroyed historic statues and fought with police, the world watched in real-time — on TV, online and on social media. Five people died during the Capitol Riots.
Former president Donald Trump was impeached by the House on Jan. 13, 2021, for “incitement of insurrection” for provoking the riots.
Since then, January 6 has been known as “Insurrection Day.”
In a very ironic twist, January 6 is the birthday of Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump. It also is Three Kings Day. Below is a list of other celebrities who were born on January 6, information about the Christian holiday and what to know about Insurrection Day.
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Celebrity birthdays, famous people born on January 6
Which Hollywood celebrities were born in January 6? Which famous figures in history have a January 6 birthday? Here’s a list according to sites like onthisday.com, search engine results, IMDB.com and biography sites.
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Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump
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Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director for Donald Trump, who famously held the position for 10 days in 2017
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lawyer, Trump Organization executive and TV personality George H. Ross (“The Apprentice”)
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actress Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live,” “Ghostbusters”)
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Julie Chen, host of “Big Brother” reality competition and “The Talk”
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Food Network star Nigella Lawson
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actor and Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “The Theory of Everything”)
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Pepe Le Pew, Looney Tunes cartoon skunk, friends of Bugs Bunny
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actor Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon”)
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Filipina actress Catriona Gray, Miss Universe in 2018
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Food Network star Ree Drummond (“Pioneer Woman”)
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actress Rinko Kikuchi (“Pacific Rim,” “47 Ronin”)
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actor Rowan Atkinson (“Mr. Bean,” “Get Smart”)
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NFL quarterback, and Florida State University football Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston
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director John Singleton (“Boyz in the Hood”)
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volleyball player Gabrielle Reece
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actor Mickey Hargitay, bodybuilder and Mr. Universe in 1955
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actress Bonnie Franklin (“One Day at a Time”)
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actor Danny Pintauro (“Who’s the Boss?”)
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British actress Trudie Styler, married to Sting
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actor and TV show host Danny Thomas
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actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard
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champion golfer Nancy Lopez
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NFL Hall of Fame player and broadcaster Howie Long
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New Orleans chef and author Leah Chase, known as the “Queen of Creole cuisine”
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Bluegrass banjo player Earl Scruggs (“Ballad of Jed Clampett”)
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automaker John Z. DeLorean (DeLoreans were made famous from the “Back to the Future” movies)
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King Richard the II (1377-1399)
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Captain John Smith, English explorer and leader of the Virginia Colony (Jamestown), love interest in Disney’s “Pocahontas”
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Sherlock Holmes, fictional British detective character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (played by Marvel’s Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr.)
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What holiday is January 6? What do we celebrate on Jan. 6? What is January 6 known for?
Insurrection Day: Jan. 6, 2021, is known as Insurrection Day, when Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol as then-Vice President Mike Pence oversaw the certification of the 2020 presidential election, which Trump had lost to Joe Biden. Five people were killed and several injured as the world watched in real-time on TV, online and on social media.
Three Kings Day: January 6 also marks Three Kings Day or Epiphany in the Christian world. Three Kings Day references the Magi — the three wise men or three kings — who went to visit Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus soon after his birth. Epiphany or Three Kings Day is a Christian feast day.
National Cuddle Up Day: January 6 also has a faux holiday or “fauliday” — National Cuddle Up Day, according to the site nationaltoday.com.
Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network-Florida. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Jan. 6 Insurrection at Capitol: Eric Trump birthday, famous people born
