Daniel Radcliffe was born on 23 July 1989 in Hammersmith. An English actor, Radcliffe became famous as a child for playing the title role in the Harry Potter film series, which he began at age eleven and continued over ten years and eight films. After the series ended he took on varied roles to move beyond that image, appearing in The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, Swiss Army Man and Guns Akimbo, and starring in the television comedy Miracle Workers. He has also worked extensively on stage, including in Equus and the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and he has supported the Trevor Project.
Before and after
- 1 May 1989Construction of Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
- 4 May 1989Launch of Magellan
- 16 June 1989Discovery of Proteus
- 16 July 1989Birth of Gareth Bale
- 23 July 1989Birth of Daniel Radcliffe
- 28 July 1989Discovery of Despina
- 28 July 1989Discovery of Galatea
- 8 August 1989Launch of Hipparcos
- 23 August 1989Baltic Way
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The era
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