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March 2012
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Drinks Named After People
March 17, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatWhat's in a name? When it comes to drinks, the moniker is a key garnish. Famous figures throughout history have been immortalized in works of art, but a special set have drinks named after them, each with their own intriguing back story. So the next time...Post a commentalso in this article
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Celebrity Aviators
- Famous Virgoans
Arnold Palmer
Golfer / 1929 -
Arnold Palmer, nicknamed "The King," is a former champion golfer and is considered one of the sport's all-time greats.
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- Actors Turned Politicians
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Shirley Temple
Film Actress, Diplomat / 1928 -
Shirley Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and starring in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born on March 7
Rob Roy
Folk Hero / 1671 - 1734
Scottish Rob Roy, also known as Red MacGregor was the famous Scottish folk hero of the 18th century best known as the Scottish Robin Hood.
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BIO Pics: The Godfather and Movie Mobsters
March 15, 2012 by Josh MapesOn March 15, 1972, The Godfather opened in New York City, restoring the public’s fascination with the Mafia and organized crime. Mobster movies of the 1930s, such...
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- In these groups:
- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1906
Bugsy Siegel
Organized Crime Boss / 1906 - 1947
Iconic mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel built the Flamingo casino in Las Vegas, igniting an era of glamour, gambling and gangsters in the desert.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sparks On The Set
- Actors Turned Directors
Warren Beatty
Film Actor, Director / 1937 -
Warren Beatty is an Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait.
- In these groups:
- Infamous Mobsters
- African-American Biopics
- Famous Virgoans
Frank Lucas
Drug Dealer / 1930 -
By the 1960s, gangster and drug kingpin Frank Lucas had constructed an international drug ring that spanned from New York to South East Asia.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sober Celebs
Denzel Washington
Film Actor / 1954 -
Former star of the hit TV drama St. Elsewhere, actor/director Denzel Washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in several feature films, including Training Day and American Gangster.
Donnie Brasco
Police Officer / 1939 -
Donnie Brasco was the alias of Joseph Pistone, an undercover FBI agent that infiltrated the Bonanno crime family.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Creepy Actors
- Famous Lookalikes
Johnny Depp
Film Actor, Director / 1963 -
Johnny Depp is an award-nominated actor known for his portrayal of odd-ball characters including Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean.
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Henry
Henry Hill
Organized Crime Boss / 1943 - 2012
Henry Hill was a member of the Lucchese crime family who became a federal informant, inspiring the Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Ray Liotta
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1954 -
American actor Ray Liotta is best known for his on-the-edge tough-guy characterizations in films like Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1992) and No Escape (1994).
- In these groups:
- Infamous Mobsters
- Ugly Inside and Out
- Famous Capricorns
Al Capone
Organized Crime Boss / 1899 - 1947
A child from an Italian immigrant family, Al Capone (a.k.a. 'Scarface') rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago mafia during the Prohibition era.
Robert De Niro
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Director / 1943 -
Legendary award-winning actor Robert De Niro has starred in such films as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Godfather: Part II and Silver Linings Playbook.
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Famous Female Firsts
March 16, 2012 by Leila TahaAngelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé are all household names. Since March is Women's History Month, let's take a look at some famous women whose names are...
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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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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Elizabeth Blackwell
Educator, Doctor / 1821 - 1910
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. She became a leading public health activist during her lifetime.
- In these groups:
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Racecar Drivers
Janet Guthrie
Race Car Driver / 1938 -
Janet Guthrie was the first female racecar driver to compete in a NASCAR Winston Cup stock car race, the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.
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Patron Saints Primer
March 16, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellThousands of saints are a part of the Christian faith, and many of them are venerated as patron saints who are believed to guard the devoted in all aspects of life...
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- Famous Saints
- In these groups:
- Famous Saints
- Famous People Named George
St. George
Saint / 201 - 300
St. George, Christian patron saint of England, was made known there by Arculpus and Adamnan. In a famous tale, he rescued a Libyan princess from a sea monster.
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Lookalike of the Week: College Sports
March 15, 2012 by Kayla AriasOne man is famous for breaking a long-standing race barrier by hiring Jackie Robinson, the other is best known for his role as husband and father on the TV sitcom...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Branch Rickey
Civil Rights Activist, Business Leader / 1881 - 1965
Branch Rickey was an innovative baseball executive known for his groundbreaking 1945 decision to bring Jackie Robinson into the major leagues, thereby breaking the color barrier.
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- Weight Loss Winners
- Actors Who Played Santa Claus
- Famous Lookalikes
John Goodman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1952 -
Actor John Goodman played husband and father Dan Connor on the TV sitcom Roseanne, for which he won several Emmys. He has since starred in a number of films.
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Famous People to Come Out of the Potato Famine
March 16, 2012 by Leila TahaDespite the fact that Ireland is more than 3,000 miles away from New York City, Saint Patrick's Day is widely celebrated in the United States. That's because Irish Americans are one of America's biggest ethnic groups. In fact, nearly 40 million people...
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- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Taureans
Stephen Colbert
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1964 -
Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert was a mock news correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show before hosting his own spin-off, The Colbert Show.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Arians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Conan O'Brien
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1963 -
Comedian and writer Conan O'Brien rose to fame as the host of the talk show Late Night and later the Tonight Show and Conan.
- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Activist, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. He was assassinated in 1963.
