Peyton Manning's Life

Peyton Williams Manning was born on March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father is Archie Manning, who played the NFL during much of the 1970s. His brother is Eli Manning, who is the quarterback for the New York Giants. Peyton is the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, after spending 14 years with the Indianapolis Colts. In college, he was quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was also runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting. The winner was Charles Woodson. In 1998, he was drafted first overall by the Colts, who had finished the 1997 season with the worst record in the NFL. In the 2006 NFL season, he led the Colts to Super Bowl XLI, against the Chicago Bears. The Colts pulled off a 29-17 victory, and Peyton Manning was named the MVP. Starting in May 2011, he had four neck surgeries. He had to miss the entire 2011 season. The Colts played with Dan Orlovsky for the whole year. He led them to a 2-14 record, the worst record in the NFL. In March 2012, he signed with the Denver Broncos. After losing three of the Broncos' first six games, Peyton led them to wins in their last 11 games, including four comebacks. Denver entered the playoffs with a 13-3 record, the best in the AFC. But in their divisional playoff match at home against the Baltimore Ravens, Denver was stunned when rookie kicker Justin Tucker kicked a 47-yard field goal in double overtime to beat the Broncos 38-35. Baltimore would go on to win the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. In 2013, Manning led the Broncos to wins in their first six games, before losing to the Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium, when Peyton played in his home. They would win the next three games, including one against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs in Denver. In Week 12, they would drop a 24-0 halftime lead against the New England Patriots, as Stephen Gostkowski kicked the winning field goal to lead the Pats to a 34-31 overtime victory. The Broncos would win the next two games, including a 51-28 victory over the Tennessee Titans, where Matt Prater kicked a record-breaking 64-yard field goal just seconds before halftime. In Week 15, they would lose at home for the first time in the 2013 season, when the San Diego Chargers would visit Denver and win 27-20. The Broncos won the last two road games against the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders. Peyton Manning would finish the regular season with 55 touchdown passes, surpassing Tom Brady's record of 50 in 2007. Peyton would finish the season with 5,477 passing yards, beating Drew Brees record of 5,476 in 2011. The Broncos would enter the playoffs with a 13-3 record, best in the AFC, and they would get home field advantage. They won their playoff opener against the San Diego Chargers, 24-17, after Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a 27-10 wild-card victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Denver would also win the AFC championship against the New England Patriots, 26-16, after New England won their home playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts, 43-22. The Broncos would go on to play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. But Seattle demolished Denver, 43-8. Malcolm Smith returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown, Percy Harvin returned a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown, Marshawn Lynch had a 1-yard touchdown run, and Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, one to Jermaine Kearse, and one to Doug Baldwin. Even though Peyton Manning lost the Super Bowl, he received praise for his very successful 2013 season. In fact, he was named the NFL MVP the night before the Super Bowl. He is currently 38 years old.

James Cook's Life

James Cook was born on November 7, 1728 in Marton, Yorkshire, England. He was an explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Cook's first voyage was when he traveled the Pacific Ocean to observe and record the transit of Venus across the Sun from 1768 to 1771. James' second voyage was from 1772 to 1775. He was also promoted to the rank of commander. The Royal Society commissioned for him to search for the hypothetical Terra Australis. On his last voyage, Cook commanded HMS Resolution for the second time, while Charles Clerke commanded the HMS Discovery. His voyage was from 1776 to 1779. In 1778, Cook was the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Cook was struck on the head by a chief named Kalaimanokaho'owaha or Kana'ina. He died of the wounds on February 14, 1779. He was fifty years old.

Robert Ballard's Life

Robert Duane Ballard was born on June 30, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas. He was the first person to ever find the remains of the RMS Titanic, that sank in 1912 after striking an iceberg. Ballard grew up in San Diego with a dad of British heritage and mother of German heritage. Robert had an interest in underwater exploration at a young age. That might explain all of his great expeditions that we recall today. He went to three universities. The first was the University of California in Santa Barbara, next the University of Hawaii in Manoa, and the University of South Carolina. Ballard won the Kilby International Award in 1994. Robert then won the Caird Medal in 2002. That's how great he was. Ballard is currently alive and 71 years old.

Neil Armstrong's Life

Neil Alden Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He was an American astronaut who was the first man to set foot on the moon. Neil was also an aerospace engineer, naval aviator, test pilot, and a university professor. He was of Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry. Armstrong had two younger siblings, June and Dean. His parents were Stephen Koenig Armstrong and Viola Louise Engel. At the age of five, Neil he experienced his first airplane flight on July 20, 1936 when he and his dad took him on a Ford Trimotor. In 1956, Armstrong married Janet Shearon. They had three children. Then Shearon divorced Neil, and he married Carol Held Knight, who he had met at a golf tournament. In Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 25, 2012, Armstrong died of complications from coronary artery bypass surgery. Buzz Aldrin said he thought that on July 20, 2019, he, Michael Collins, and Neil would commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. Regrettably, it isn't to be. Armstrong was 82 years old.

Tobey Maguire's Life

Tobias Vincent Maguire was born on June 27, 1975 in Santa Monica, California. He is an American actor and film producer who is best known for playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Spider-Man trilogy. He was then replaced by Andrew Garfield. Tobey has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award and a Golden Globe award. Maguire has received two Saturn awards, one for Best Actor. Tobias' parents are Wendy and Vincent Maguire. Tobey has been married to Jennifer Meyer since 2007. Together, they have two children, Ruby born in 2006, and Otis born in 2009. Maguire is alive and currently 38 years old.

David Beckham's Life

David Robert Joseph Beckham was born on May 2, 1975 in Leytonstone, London, England. He is an English former footballer. He played for the Los Angeles Galaxy, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and many more. He is married to Victoria Beckham née Adams. Together, they have four children. As of 2009, Victoria and David's joint wealth was estimated at £125 million. David has an academy named after him called David Beckham Academy, a football school. He has at least 20 tattoos adorning his body. In 2008, Beckham and his bodyguard were sued by a paparazzi photographer. Although, he is a great soccer player. David is alive and currently 38 years of age.

Donald Driver's Life

Donald Jerome Driver was born on February 2, 1975 in Houston, Texas. His parents are Martin Driver, Jr. and Faye Gray. They divorced when Donald was a little boy. Driver is known for playing wide receiver for 14 football seasons, playing for the Green Bay Packers all those years. Donald was a contestant on the fourteenth season of the US version of "Dancing with the Stars." His partner was Peta Murgatroyd, who had got last place in the thirteenth season. Driver was announced the winner of the season, taking home the Mirrorball trophy. He got his record touchdown amount in the 2002 and 2004 NFL season, with his record of nine touchdowns. On June 15, 2013, he received a street and a statue dedicated in his honor. Donald is alive and currently 38 years old.

Bradley Cooper's Life

Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  In 2011, People magazine called him "Sexiest Man Alive." Bradley is a friend of Dave Bugliari. Cooper goes to the same gym in Los Angeles as Ryan Gosling, Jason Sarayba, Jodie Foster, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Ashley Tisdale. Bradley also has an older sister. He considers Daniel Day-Lewis the world's greatest actor. Cooper was married to Jennifer Esposito from December 21, 2006 to November 10, 2007, less than a year. Bradley is best known for the TV show, "Alias", from 2001 to 2006. Bradley is alive and currently 38 years old.

Ryan Seacrest's Life

Ryan John Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974 in Dunwoody, Georgia. He is a radio personality, television host, and producer. Ryan co-hosted "American Idol" for the first season and then became the host of the singing competition in the second season. He now hosts the NBC game show, "The Million Second Quiz." Seacrest won an Emmy for producing "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" on ABC. In 2010, Ryan began dating Julianne Hough, Derek Hough's younger sister. In March of 2013, he announced that he and Hough were separating. After Dick Clark died, Seacrest hosted the 2013 edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve co-hosted by Fergie and Jenny McCarthy. Ryan is alive and currently thirty-eight years old.

Leonardo DiCaprio's Life

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. He is an American actor and film producer. His parents are Irmelin DiCaprio from Germany (nee Indenbirken) and George DiCaprio, who is a comic book writer. Leonardo is a big-time actor who is knwon for his roles in "The Basketball Diaries", "Romeo Plus Juliet", and especially "Titanic." DiCaprio is friends with Tobey Maguire, Lukas Haas, and Kevin Connolly. Leonardo is currently dating German model Toni Garrn. In 2005, he was seriously injured by Aretha Wilson, a model, who smashed his head with a broken bottle. In 2013, DiCaprio played Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby" also starring Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher, and Jason Clarke. Leonardo is alive and currently thirty-eight years old.

Cee Lo Green's Life

Thomas DeCarlo Callaway was born on May 30, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is better known as Cee Lo Green. Callaway is a singer-songwriter, rapper, actor, and record producer. He sung with Gnarls Barkley the 2006 hit, "Crazy." Cee Lo was an original member of "Goodie Mob" along with Big Gipp, T-Mo, and Khujo. Green is the youngest member. Their 1994 album was entitled Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. The title has a total of thirty-one letters. On the NBC singing competition, "The Voice", hosted by Carson Daly, Cee Lo was a judge with Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, and Christina Aguilera. After the first three seasons, Cee Lo and Christina left the show. Thomas is alive and currently thirty-nine years old.

Christian Bale's Life

Christian Charles Philip Bale was born on January 30, 1974 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. He is an English actor. Bale is widely known for playing Bruce Wayne/Batman in "Batman Begins", "The Dark Knight", and "The Dark Night Rises." He will no longer play Batman, for he has been replaced by Ben Affleck. Christian played Dicky Eklund in the 2010 film, "The Fighter", which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is from Wales, but he currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Since 2000, Bale has been married to Sandra Blazic and together, they have a child. Christian is alive and currently thirty-nine years old.

Seth MacFarlane's Life

Seth Woodbury MacFarlane was born on October 26, 1973 in Kent, Connecticut. He is an American actor, voice actor, animator, screenwriter, comedian, producer, director and singer. Seth's parents are Ann Perry nee Sager (deceased) and Ronald Milton MacFarlane (alive). Seth is the creator of "Family Guy" and the co-creator of "American Dad!" and "The Cleveland Show." MacFarlane has Scottish ancestry. His sister is Rachael MacFarlane. Seth is a skilled pianist who was given voice training by a couple that trained Frank Sinatra. MacFarlane once lived in Wrentham, Massachusetts. His ancestors, William and Mary Brewster, were passengers of the Mayflower in the 1600s. Seth is alive and currently thirty-nine years old.

Mario Lopez's Life

Mario Lopez was born on October 10, 1973 in San Diego, California. His parents are Elvia Lopez and Mario Lopez, Sr. Mario is best known for portraying A.C. Slater in the TV series, "Saved By The Bell." After Steve Jones and Khloe Kardashian Odom, Lopez is the host of the singing competition, "X Factor." Mario has also hosted the MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew." In fall 2006, he took part in the third season of the U.S. version of "Dancing with the Stars." His professional partner was Karina Smirnoff, who was then his girlfriend until 2008. Lopez and Smirnoff made it to the finals, landing in second place, losing to retired football player Emmitt Smith and professional Cheryl Burke, who had won for the second time in a row. Mario was married to Ali Landry for less than a year in 2004. Lopez is currently married to Courtney Mazza. Mario is a television host and actor who is currently thirty-nine years of age.

Neil Patrick Harris' Life

Neil Patrick Harris was born on June 15, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is best known for playing Barney Stinson in "How I Met Your Mother." His parents are Ron Harris and Sheila Harris née Scott. Neil has hosted the Tony Awards in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013. They were on Broadway. Harris was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2010. He is gay, and he's been dating David Burtka since 2004. David is a former actor and he is now a chef. Burtka made an appearance on "How I Met Your Mother" only because he had a crush on Neil. David is now Harris' fiancé. Neil voiced Steve in "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." Harris is alive and currently forty years of age.

Jim Parsons' Life

James Joseph Parsons was born on March 24, 1973 in Houston, Texas. His parents are Judy Parsons and Milton Parsons. Jim is widely known for playing Dr. Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom, "The Big Bang Theory'', since 2007. Parsons played the Kola-Kola Bird for a school production of "The Elephant's Child." He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. According to the May 2012 issue of "The New York Times", Jim is gay. His boyfriend is Todd Spiewak. Parsons has won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Jim has also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy. He has won a lot more awards. Parsons is an actor who is alive and forty years old as of now.

Brad Paisley's Life

Brad Douglas Paisley was born on October 28, 1972 in Glen Dale, West Virginia. His parents are Douglas Edward "Doug" Paisley and Sandra Jean "Sandy" Paisley nee Jarvis. Brad's associated acts include Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, and Scotty McCreery. Paisley went to West Liberty State College for two years until receiving an ASCAP scholarship to Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2010, Brad co-hosted the Country Music Awards (CMA) for the third year in a row. On July 21, 2009, Paisley performed at the White House in celebration of country music. In the past ten years, he has gone on over fifteen tours. Brad is an American singer-songwriter and musician who is alive and currently forty years of age. 

Eminem's Life

Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is best known as Eminem or his alter ego, Slim Shady. He is the only child of Marshall Bruce Mathers, Jr. Eminem's mother is Deborah R. (Nelson) Mathers-Briggs. Mathers III's parents were members of "Daddy Warbucks." Eminem is of Scottish, English, German, Swiss, Polish, and Luxembourgian ancestry. His associated acts include Bad Meets Evil, 50 Cent, and Dr. Dre. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Eminem eighty-second on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Eminem is a rapper, record producer, songwriter, and actor who is alive, well, and currently forty years old. 

Ben Affleck's Life

Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California. His parents are Christine Anne Affleck (née Boldt) and Timothy Byers Affleck. Ben is an actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. Affleck has been married to Jennifer Garner since 2005. Together, they have three children named Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Benjamin will portray Bruce Wayne/Batman in the 2015 sequel to the 2013 film, "Man of Steel." He made his movie debut in the 1981 film, "The Dark End of the Street." Ben directed and starred in the 2012 historical drama thriller movie, "Argo." Affleck is alive, well, and currently forty-one years of age. 

Dwayne Johnson's Life

Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. In the ring, Dwayne is known as Flex Kavana, Rocky Maivia, and most significantly, The Rock. Johnson is an actor and semi-retired wrestler who works for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He starred with Josh Hutcherson in the film, "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" playing Hank Parsons. Dwayne was married to Dany Garcia from 1997 to 2007. On March 28, 2009, Johnson hosted the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. He also made an appearance on a second season episode of "Wizards of Waverly Place." Dwayne Johnson s alive, well, and currently forty-one years old.