Famous People From South Dakota
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Situated in the Midwestern region of the United States is the state of South Dakota. Its name has rich cultural significance as it is derived from the Sioux Native American tribes who have always composed of a substantial share of its population. With the city of Pierre as its capital and Sioux Falls as its biggest city, South Dakota is regarded to be a part of the Great Plains region. The famous Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota and is officially known as ‘The Mouth Rushmore State’. Various renowned celebrities and achievers were born and raised in the state of South Dakota. Television show host Bob Barker, the beautiful January Jones and NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw hail from South Dakota. One of the most celebrated and deadly professional wrestler, MMA athlete and American football player, Brock Lesnar was also born in the state of South Dakota. South Dakota has produced various sport stars such as NFL linebacker Chad Greenway, Super Bowl champion Adam Vinatieri and NBA player Mike Miller. Keep reading this list to know more notable personalities from South Dakota.
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Brock Lesnar(One of the Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time)
Birthdate: July 12, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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January Jones(Actress and Model Best Known for Her Role as ‘Betty Draper’ in the TV Series ‘Mad Men’)
Birthdate: January 5, 1978
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: December 28, 1972
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: November 30, 1971
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: July 12, 1951
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Birthdate: February 6, 1940
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: May 27, 1911
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: January 13, 1978
Birthdate: July 27, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 27, 2019
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Birthdate: August 8, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Tomi Lahren(Political Commentator and Television Presenter)
Birthdate: August 11, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: July 19, 1922
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: October 21, 2012
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: December 29, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: January 2, 2019
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: March 11, 1977
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Birthdate: March 22, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Mamie Van Doren(Actress and Singer Best Known for the ‘Rock 'n' Roll’ Juvenile Delinquency Exploitation Movie ‘Untamed Youth’)
Birthdate: February 6, 1931
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Birthdate: November 10, 1939
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: October 22, 2012
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: December 5, 1886
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: October 30, 1968
Birthdate: April 22, 1959
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: November 8, 1950
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: May 9, 1953
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Mike Miller(Basketball coach and former professional player)
Birthdate: February 19, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
Birthdate: January 10, 1956
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthdate: January 7, 1961
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: March 13, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: February 22, 1934
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: November 4, 2010
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: June 12, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: September 27, 1932
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: March 23, 2018
Birthdate: July 18, 1915
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: August 3, 1963
Birthdate: January 3, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Tom Daschle(American Lobbyist and Democratic Party Politician)
Birthdate: December 9, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthdate: September 24, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Birthdate: August 3, 1988
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: March 15, 1926
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: May 2, 1983
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: February 22, 1876
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: January 26, 1938
Birthdate: May 10, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: February 12, 2015
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: June 30, 1938
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: September 26, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthdate: December 1, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Birthdate: November 5, 1919
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: July 23, 2013
Birthdate: February 23, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: January 12, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: October 24, 1954
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: January 31, 1939
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 28, 2006
Birthdate: 1840 AD
Died: December 5, 1894
Birthdate: October 24, 1962
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: August 10, 1930
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: August 1, 2018
Birthdate: August 20, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthdate: July 12, 1955
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: April 13, 1895
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: February 20, 1969