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Folk music star John Denver was born on December 31, 1943. In the mid 1970s he was one of America's best-selling artists and "among the most beloved entertainers of his era." Unfortunately he passed away in 1997 at the age of 53, but he left behind an impressive legacy of more than 300 songs!
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The Queen of Disco and R&B, Donna Summer was born on December 31, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts. During her amazing music career she released more than 15 albums and smash hits like "I Feel Love," and "On The Radio." Unfortunately she passed away on May 17, 2012 in Florida.
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The EastEnders star Max Bowden was born on December 31, 1994 in Surrey, England. He is also known for appearing in other successful series like Waterloo Road, Saved, and Casualty
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Originally from Long Island, the reality television star Jenna Compono was born on December 31, 1992. She came to prominence after appearing in MTV's Real World, and is also known for other projects including Battle of the Exes II, and The Challenge
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South Korean music star Psy was born on December 31, 1977. The singer, songwriter, and rapper came to prominence after releasing his smash hit "Gangnam Style" in 2012. Did you know he actually released five albums before that hit single?
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The fabulous Anthony Hopkins aka "Hannibal Lecter" was born on December 31, 1937. Did you know he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1992 for his appearance in the iconic film The Silence of the Lambs?
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Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, the fashion model Hunter Schafer was born on December 31, 1999. She is also an actress who made her major breakthrough as "Jules" in HBO's Euphoria!
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Sir Ben Kingsley was born on December 31, 1943! The English actor has been active in show business for more than 5 decades and has won an Oscar, a Grammy, and two Golden Globes. You probably remember him for his movies Gandhi, Schindler's List, and Shutter Island!
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The very talented Val Kilmer was born on December 31, 1959! The actor is better known for the films Top Gun, Tombstone, Willow, and Heat. Did you know he has also voiced several video game characters?
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The English comedian Lee Ridley was born on December 31, 1980. He is the first stand-up comedian in Britain to use a communication aid in his routines, due to the fact that he was diagnosed with a neurological form of cerebral palsy which makes him unable to speak. He came to prominence after winning the 12th series of Britain's Got Talent!
Some of our favorite stars like the fabulous Ben Kingsley were born on this special day! Take a look at our gallery and find out the full list of celebs who were born on December 31!
Some people say that friends from those who were born on New Year's Eve usually don't remember their birthdays. What do you think?
Click through the gallery above to find out which stars were born on New Year's Eve. Enjoy!