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May 2012
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Lookalike of the Week: Long-Lost Relatives?
May 31, 2012 by Kayla AriasAbout 18 years after Williams Howard Taft passed away, his lookalike Kathy Bates was born. Kathy Bates is an award-winning actress, and William Howard Taft is best known for serving as President of the United States. While not playing an active role in...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Academics
William Howard Taft
Academic, Supreme Court Justice, U.S. President / 1857 - 1930
William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to have served as both a U.S. chief justice and president.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Kathy Bates
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1948 -
Award-winning actress Kathy Bates starred as a deranged fan opposite James Caan in Misery, and as a comically emancipated housewife in Fried Green Tomatoes.
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Native American Leaders of the Wild West
May 29, 2012 by Eudie PakThe stories of heroism, tenacity, and courage of the American West weren’t just reserved for the cowboy: long before him was the Native American, whose cultural...
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- Wild West
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Born in 1829
Geronimo
Warrior / 1829 - 1909
Geronimo was a Bedonkohe Apache leader of the Chiricahua Apache, who led his people's defense of their homeland against the military might of the United States.
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- Wild West
- People with Animal Names
- Famous Military Leaders
Sitting Bull
Warrior / 1831 - 1890
Sitting Bull was a Teton Dakota Indian chief under whom the Sioux tribes united in their struggle for survival on the North American Great Plains.
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- Elementals
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Born in 1822
Red Cloud
Activist, Folk Hero, Political Leader / 1822 - 1909
Red Cloud was a chief of the Oglata Lakota tribe. He is best known for his success in confrontations with the United States government.
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- Wild West
- Name Changers
- People with Animal Names
Crazy Horse
Folk Hero, Warrior, Political Leader / 1842 - 1877
Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian chief who fought against removal to an Indian reservation. He took part in the Battle of Little Big Horn.
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- Wild West
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1840
Chief Joseph
1840 - 1904
Chief Joseph was a Nez Percé chief who, faced with settlement by whites of tribal lands in Oregon, led his followers in a dramatic effort to escape to Canada.
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Royal Facts About Her Majesty's 60-Year Reign
May 31, 2012 by Kim GilmoreIn celebration of her 60 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is being honored with her Diamond Jubilee starting on June 2. Her Majesty reigns over the United...
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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 People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Beatty's Babes
Princess Margaret
Philanthropist, Political Leader, Princess / 1930 - 2002
Princess Margaret was the youngest daughter of Queen Elizabeth and George VI. Her troubled private life aroused worldwide sympathy and constant controversy.
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- The British Royal Family
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Kings
George V
King / 1865 - 1936
Born in 1865, George V served as king of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, during World War I. He was succeeded by his son, George VI, following his death.
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson
- Famous Geminis
Wallis Simpson
Duchess / 1896 - 1986
American socialite Wallis Simpson became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales. Edward abdicated the throne to marry her, a period known as the Abdication Crisis.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Sagittarians
George VI
King / 1895 - 1952
George VI served as king of the United Kingdom during World War II and was an important symbolic leader. He was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II, in 1952.
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Doc Watson, Legendary Folk Guitarist, Dead at 89
May 30, 2012 by Scott CoopersteinGrammy Award winner and influential folk music artist Doc Watson died Tuesday, at the age of 89, due to complications from abdominal surgery. Watson had been a patient...
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Photo of the Week: The Hatfield Clan
May 28, 2012 by Kim GilmoreThe 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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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Born in 1839
- Famous People Born in West Virginia
Devil Anse Hatfield
Murderer / 1839 - 1921
Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield led his family in their notorious and bloody feud with the McCoys during the late 1800s along the Kentucky-West Virginia border.
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Famous Wild West Duel: Wild Bill Hickok vs. Davis Tutt
May 30, 2012 by Eudie PakWant to know where Hollywood Westerns get their quick-draw inspiration? Look no further than the legendary duel between Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt on July 21, 1865, in Springfield, Missouri. The trigger-happy event was one of those rare instances...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Wild West
- Fantastic Facial Hair
Wild Bill Hickok
Police Officer, Folk Hero / 1837 - 1876
Wild Bill Hickok was an American frontiersman, army scout and lawman who helped bring order to the frontier West.
