A Look at the Famous Birthdays on July 20
Today is July 20, and many famous stars have birthdays. Famous actor Sandra Oh is 55 today. Model Gisele Bundchen turns 46 on this day. Former Senator Barbara Mikulski is 90 today. She is the longest serving woman in the US Congress history. Many other actors, musicians, and historical leaders also share this special July birthday.
Today is July 20, and many famous people have birthdays. These people share the astrological sign of Cancer. Sandra Oh is a famous actor from Canada.
She turns 55 years old on this day. In 2024, she went to a big film festival. Model Gisele Bundchen also celebrates her birthday today.
She is 46 years old on this day. Many important people from history also had birthdays today. Alexander the Great lived in 356 B.C.
Pope Innocent IX lived in the year 1519. Gregor Johann Mendel worked as a botanist in 1822. Edmund Hillary explored many high mountains in 1919.
Artist Nam June Paik lived in 1932. Writer Cormac McCarthy wrote books in 1933. Former Senator Barbara Mikulski is 90 years old today.
She served in the United States Congress for years. She is the longest serving woman in its history. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is 53 today.
Carlos Santana turns 79 years old today. Kim Carnes is 81 years old today. Jay Jay French is 74 years old today.
Paul Cook is 70 years old today. Mick MacNeil is 68 years old today. Stone Gossard is 60 years old today.
Mike Kennerty is 46 years old today. Actor Donna Dixon is 69 years old today. Dean Winters is 62 years old today.
Adam Godley is 62 years old today. Josh Holloway is 57 years old today. Actor Omar Epps is 53 years old today.
Actor Simon Rex is 52 years old today. Judy Greer is 51 years old today. Charlie Korsmo is 48 years old today.
John Francis Daley is 41 years old today. Osric Chau is 40 years old today. Alycia Debnam-Carey is 33 years old today.
Julianne Hough is 38 years old today. Chloe Fineman is 38 years old today. Maia Shibutani is 32 years old today. All these stars celebrate their special day today.
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How old is Gisele Bundchen on her birthday?
Past Simple for completed events
We use the past simple tense to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
“In 2024, she went to a big film festival.”
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Scenario: Talking about history and old events.
- 01“He lived in the past.”
- 02“She wrote many books.”
- 03“They explored the world.”
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🔑Key Phrases
A common way to describe someone's birthday celebration.
My sister celebrates her birthday today.
Describes a record of long-term work.
She is the longest serving woman in the company.
Used to discuss historical figures.
We can learn a lot from people from history.
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A Look at the Famous Birthdays on July 20
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why do people care about their astrological signs?
Opinion - 2
Who is your favorite historical leader and why?
Opinion - 3
Would you like to explore high mountains like Edmund Hillary?
Personal - 4
How do you feel when you get older on your birthday?
Personal - 5
Is it better to celebrate birthdays with a big party or a small dinner?
Compare - 6
Why do we remember famous people from hundreds of years ago?
Evaluate - 7
What will famous people be like in the future?
Predict - 8
How does fame change a person's life in your opinion?
Evaluate
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