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January, the first month of the year, means God of the Doorway or Door to the Year. It's the coldest month in the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month in the Southern Hemisphere. And January is the birth month of these famous celebrities, authors, politicians, athletes and historical figures:
 Authors
January authors gave us The Tell-Tale Heart, Cinderella and The Call of the Wild.
Charles Perrault: French, German and English origins, means Man or Manly
Edgar Allan Poe: English origin, means Fortunate and Powerful
Edith Wharton: English origin, means Spoils of War
Isaac Asimov: Hebrew and Dutch origins, means Laughter
Jack London: Hebrew meaning is Supplanter, English meaning is God is Gracious (a diminutive of John)
Stephen Hawking: English origin, means Crown
Virginia Woolf: English, Italian and Spanish origins, means Chaste, Pure, Virginal
Zane Grey: Hebrew origin, means Gift from God
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Historical Figures
Whether Sagittarius or Capricorn, these January babies changed the course of history.
Benjamin Franklin: Hebrew and English origins, means Right-Hand Son
Betsy Ross: Hebrew and English origins, diminutive of Elizabeth, means Oath of God
Joan of Arc: Hebrew and English origins, means God is Gracious
John Hancock: English origin, means God Has Shown Favour
Martin Luther King Jr: Spanish and English origins, means Warring or Warrior of Mars
Paul Revere: English and French origins, means Little
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Athletes
Some of the best in football, boxing, golf, gymnastics, hockey and ballet were born in January.
Eli Manning: Hebrew origin, means High or Ascended
Floyd Patterson: English, Welsh and Celtic origins, means Grey
George Foreman: English origin, means Farmer
Jack Nicklaus: Hebrew meaning is Supplanter, English meaning is God is Gracious (a diminutive of John)
Mary Lou Retton: Hebrew origin, means Bitter
Mikhail Baryshnikov: Hebrew origin, means Gift from God
Muhammad Ali: Arabic origin, means One Who Is Worthy of Praise
Wayne Gretzky: English origin, means Craftsman or Wagon-Wright
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 Presidents and Politicians
These influential politicians were born in the first month of the year.
Alexander Hamilton: Greek origin, means Defender of Men
Daniel Webster: Hebrew meaning is God Is My Judge; Irish and Welsh meaning is Attractive
Franklin D. Roosevelt: English origin, means Free-Born Landowner
J. Edgar Hoover: English origin, means Fortunate and Powerful
Millard Fillmore: English meaning is One Who Grinds Grain; French meaning is Strong
Richard Nixon: French, German and English origins, means Powerful or Strong Ruler
William McKinley: French, German and English origins, means Resolute/Determined Protector
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 Entertainers
January-born celebrities can sing, act and talk it up.
Alicia Keys: Spanish meaning is Honest; German meaning is Sweet
Cary Grant: English origin, means Stream
Dolly Parton: English origin, diminutive of Dorothy, means Gift of God
Ellen DeGeneres: English origin, means Shining Light
Elvis Presley: English origin, means Elf-Wise Friend
Faye Dunaway: English meaning is Confidence, Trust, Belief; French meaning is Fairy
Loretta Young: Spanish meaning is Pure; English and Italian meaning is Laurel Tree
Oprah Winfrey: Hebrew origin, means Fawn
Orlando Bloom: German, Spanish and Italian origins, means Famed Land
Paul Newman: English and French origins, means Little
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