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July 2012
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Sally Ride, First Female Astronaut in Space, Dead at 61
July 23, 2012 by Eudie PakSally Ride, the first American female astronaut in space, died Monday in La Jolla, Calif., after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, reports NPR.org. She was 61.
The Standford University-educated physicist launched into space aboard the Challenger...
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Groundbreaking Women
- Girl Scouts
Sally Ride
Educator, Astronaut, Physicist / 1951 - 2012
In 1983, astronaut and astrophysicist Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Ride died on July 23, 2012 at the age of 61, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Nelson Mandela's Birthday and Biography: A Timeline of Events
July 17, 2012 by Kim Gilmore“As I have said, the first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself... Great peacemakers are...
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
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Nelson Mandela
Civil Rights Activist, World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Photo of the Week: Before Will and Kate
July 23, 2012 by Kayla AriasThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers...
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- The British Royal Family
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Princes
Prince Andrew
Activist, Military Leader, Prince / 1960 -
Prince Andrew, the brother of Prince Charles, is the Duke of York and fourth in line to the British throne.
Sarah Ferguson
Duchess / 1959 -
Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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- Famous Scottish People
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Leos
Queen Mother Elizabeth
Political Leader, Queen / 1900 - 2002
Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. She is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII and her longevity.
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Morgan Freeman Drops $1 Million for Obama, Chick-fil-A Chief Is Anti-Gay Marriage
July 20, 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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- Screen Presidents
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Aviators
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous People Born in 1972
Sofia Vergara
Actress / 1972 -
Sofia Vergara starred in the Tyler Perry films Meet the Browns (2008) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009). She is also known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family, which premiered in 2009.
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- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Chelsea Handler
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1975 -
With her late-night talk show, Chelsea Lately, Chelsea Handler became one of the most-watched women in comedy.
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Eagle Scouts
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Steven Spielberg
Director, Producer / 1946 -
Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer Steven Spielberg's films include Jaws, The Color Purple and Schindler's List.
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- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Silver Foxes
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Animal Rights Activists
Bill Maher
Animal Rights Activist, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1956 -
Bill Maher is an American comedian, talk show host and political commentator.
Kim Kardashian
Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, socialite and star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
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Kitty Wells, Queen of Country Music, Dead at 92
July 16, 2012 by Eudie PakKitty Wells, the pioneering country singer who was known as the "Queen of Country Music," has died from a stroke, reports the New York Times. She was 92.
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- Country Legends
- Country Music Pioneers
- Name Changers
Kitty Wells
Songwriter, Singer / 1919 - 2012
A country music legend, Kitty Wells had a string of hits in the 1950s and '60s, including "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."
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Oscar Wilde and Hugh Grant: Reading Is Fundamental
July 18, 2012 by Kayla AriasOscar Wilde is best known for his numerous literary works. One of his most famous plays was The Importance of Being Earnest. Hugh Grant is an award-winning English actor. He made his U.S. debut in the film Nine Months (1995). Aside from both men having...
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Lookalikes
- Irish Eyes
Oscar Wilde
Writer / 1854 - 1900
Author Oscar Wilde published several acclaimed works, including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.
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- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Hugh Grant
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1960 -
Hugh Grant is a Golden Globe Award-winning British actor who starred in Four Weddings and a Funeral and the film adaptation of Bridget Jones's Diary.

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