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July 2012
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Jesse Owens Biography: Olympic Triumphs, Olympic-Sized Struggles
July 30, 2012 by Leila TahaJesse Owens, a record-breaking Olympic sprinter and the best athlete of his time, spent much of his life struggling with issues of race. Unlike other athletes of his era, Owens' day-to-day life was defined—and restricted—by his color. He suffered humiliating...
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Jesse Owens
Track and Field Athlete / 1913 - 1980
American track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. His long jump world record stood for 25 years.
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Sherman Hemsley of TV's The Jeffersons Dead at 74
July 25, 2012 by Eudie PakSherman Hemsley of the hit TV show The Jeffersons (1975-85) was found dead in his home in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, reports the Seattle Times. He was 74. The cause...
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- Famous Actors
Sherman Hemsley
Television Actor / 1938 - 2012
Actor Sherman Hemsley played the popular television character George Jefferson in All in the Family and The Jeffersons in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Colorado Gunman's Odd Behavior, Joe Paterno's Statue Removed
July 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance in...
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Coach, Football Player / 1926 - 2012
As head football coach at Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno was one of the most successful coaches in the history of collegiate football.
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named James
- Famous People Born in 1987
James Holmes
Mass Murderer / 1987 -
James Holmes was charged in a Colorado shooting that killed 12 and injured 58 on July 20, 2012.
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- Apollo Legends
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -
With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.
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Gene Kelly Centennial: Widow Patricia W. Kelly Shares Intimate Memories
July 25, 2012 by Eudie PakAs we’re getting closer to legendary Hollywood dancer Gene Kelly’s centennial, the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York is honoring him with its series, Invitation...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Actors Turned Directors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Gene Kelly
Film Actor, Dancer / 1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly was a dancer whose athletic style transformed the movie musical and did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers.
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Amelia Earhart Found? The Search Continues
July 23, 2012 by Kim GilmoreOf all the American female aviators in history, Amelia Earhart has captured the world’s imagination the most. The longevity of her story, perhaps, can be credited...
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Mysterious Deaths
Amelia Earhart
Pilot / 1897 - 1939
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, mysteriously disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.
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Lookalike of the Week: Gold Medal
July 25, 2012 by Kayla AriasMichael Phelps' outstanding performance at the Beijing 2008 Olympics left some people wondering if he was possibly otherwordly. Well, perhaps he is, folks...maybe, just maybe, he's a time-traveling superhuman! Someone who looks suspiciously like him,...
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- People with Animal Names
- Famous Aquarians
Charles Lamb
Author, Poet / 1775 - 1834
Charles Lamb was an English poet and essayist who wrote Tales from Shakespeare and "Essays of Elia."
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- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Michael Phelps
Professional Swimmer / 1985 -
Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.

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