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May 2012
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Famous People and Their Notable Horses
May 3, 2012 by Josh MapesWhile dogs may be considered "man's best friend," the horse and the myriad of legends surrounding it have held a special place in the hearts of humans throughout the centuries. Whether used in battle, in competition, or simply for transportation, horses...
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- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Cowboy Country Singers
- USO Entertainers
- Name Changers
Roy Rogers
Film Actor, Television Actor, Guitarist, Singer, Television Personality / 1911 - 1998
Roy Rogers was an American actor and singer best known as the “King of the Cowboys” for his heroic roles in musical westerns. His sidekick palomino, Trigger, and dog, Bullet often appeared with him.
- In these groups:
- Cowboy Country Singers
- Name Changers
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
Dale Evans
Film Actress, Television Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Television Personality / 1912 - 2001
Dale Evans was the longtime screen partner and wife of singing cowboy Roy Rogers. She wrote several hit songs, including "Happy Trails to You."
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Capricorns
Paul Revere
Folk Hero / 1735 - 1818
Silversmith Paul Revere took part in the Boston Tea Party and famously alerted the Lexington Minutemen about the approach of the British in 1775.
- In these groups:
- Handsome Devils
- Wild West
- Famous Virgoans
Jesse James
Murderer, Thief, Organized Crime Boss, Folk Hero / 1847 - 1882
Jesse James was a bank and train robber in the American Old West, best known as the leading member of the James-Younger gang of outlaws.
- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- Famous Epileptics
- Famous Virgoans
Caligula
Emperor / 12 - 41
Gaius Caesar, known as Caligula, succeeded Tiberius and served as Roman emperor from 37 to 41 A.D.
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Annie Oakley: Wild Life & Famous Friends
May 2, 2012 by Scott CoopersteinThe woman who would become Annie Oakley was born Phoebe Ann Moses, August 13, 1860, in Greenville, a city in Darke County, Ohio. Her family lived on a small farm...
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- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Annie Oakley
Folk Hero / 1860 - 1926
Annie Oakley was a renowned markswoman and star who worked for years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- In these groups:
- Captains of Industry
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Inventors
Thomas Edison
Entrepreneur, Inventor / 1847 - 1931
Inventor Thomas Edison created such great innovations as the electric light bulb, the telephone and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than a 1,000 patents for his inventions.
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Historic Hair Band Members
- Wild West
Buffalo Bill Cody
Theater Actor, Folk Hero, Military Leader / 1846 - 1917
Hunting and killing over 4,000 buffalo earned Buffalo Bill Cody his nickname, and his status as an Old West legend was cemented with his traveling Wild West show.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Empresses
- Famous Queens
Empress Frederick
Empress, Queen / 1840 - 1901
Empress Frederick was the oldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of England. She married the future German Emperor Frederick III in 1858, thusly becoming empress of Germany and queen of Prussia.

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