Newport News is the 5th most populous city in Virginia and part of the Hampton Roads metro area. The city's economy is very connected to the military and Newport News Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in Virginia.
Try to name these famous people, who are born in Newport News.
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Singer, referred to as "Queen of Jazz", "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
1917
Ella Fitzgerald
Writer, "Sophie's Choice" "Lie Down in Darkness"
1925
William Styron
Secretary of Energy from 1993 to 1997
1937
Hazel R. O'Leary
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Director and writer of "Donnie Darko"
1975
Richard Kelly
Former quarterback who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles, he holds the record for the most career rushing yards by a quarterback and was convicted for his involvement in a dog fighting ring
1980
Michael Vick
Gymnast, 2021 Olympic all around champion and member of two gold-winning Olympic teams