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November 2012
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Obama and Romney Do Lunch, Kim Jong-Un Sexiest Man Alive?
November 30, 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 history, or magnanimous gaffes. While there were many people to choose from this week, here...
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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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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
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- Name Changers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Virgoans
Yasser Arafat
Political Leader / 1929 - 2004
Yasser Arafat was chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 until his death in 2004, a tumultuous period in which clashes with neighboring Israel were prevalent.
Yoko Ono
Anti-War Activist, Artist, Singer / 1933 -
Yoko Ono is a multimedia artist who became known worldwide in the 1960s when she married Beatles front man John Lennon.
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Larry Hagman, 'Dallas' Star, Dead at 81
November 24, 2012 by Eudie PakLarry Hagman, who was most famous for his TV role as oil villain J.R. Ewing on the CBS hit show Dallas, died on Friday due to complications from cancer, reports...
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- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Larry Hagman
Theater Actor, Television Actor, Television Producer / 1931 - 2012
Larry Hagman starred opposite Barbara Eden on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and played J.R. Ewing on the primetime drama Dallas.
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The Shangri-Las 48th Anniversary of No. 1 Hit 'Leader of the Pack'
November 28, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellMy friends from high school can attest that I know all the words to “Leader of the Pack,” the Shangri-Las second hit and perhaps their most famous song—melodramatic...
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Alice in Wonderland's Little Muse
November 27, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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 Children's Authors
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Lewis
Lewis Carroll
Author / 1832 - 1898
Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, author of the children's classics "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass."
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Liz and Dick: A Stranglehold of a Relationship
November 20, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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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Elizabeth Taylor
Film Actress / 1932 - 2011
Actress Elizabeth Taylor starred in films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Butterfield 8, but was just as famous for her violet eyes and scandalous love life.
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Sparks On The Set
Richard Burton
Linguist, Scholar, Explorer / 1821 - 1890
Sir Richard Burton was a British explorer and linguist. He translated The Arabian Nights, and wrote extensively about his travels in Asia, Africa and America.
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The Jimi Hendrix 'Experience' on His 70th Birthday
November 27, 2012 by Clarence HaynesToday would have marked the 70th birthday of musical legend Jimi Hendrix, who died at only 27 years old. The singer and songwriter had a virtuosic relationship to the electric guitar and made an indelible imprint in rock when his band The Jimi Hendrix...
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- Apollo Legends
- The 27 Club
- Celebrity Enlistees
Jimi Hendrix
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1942 - 1970
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jimi Hendrix delighted audiences in the 1960s with his outrageous electric guitar playing skills and his experimental sound.

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