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November 2012
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Steven Spielberg: Filmmaker Extraordinare
November 19, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroNow that Steven Spielberg’s newly released Lincoln film is enjoying its top box office status, all eyes are on Daniel Day-Lewis, whose portrayal of The Emancipator has convinced many of his chameleon-like acting talents. Yet despite that transformation...
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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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Celebrating King Tut Day: Lavish Burials, The Sequel
November 4, 2012 by Eudie PakMultiple sealed doors, rooms full of treasures, and a 244-pound sarcophagus made of solid gold are some of the items that made for King Tut's opulent exit into...
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Louis Armstrong
Singer, Trumpet Player / 1901 - 1971
Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history, he is known for songs like "Star Dust," "La Via En Rose" and "What a Wonderful World."
Princess Diana
Children's Activist, Princess / 1961 - 1997
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Kings
- Famous Royalty
Alexander the Great
King / 356 - 323
Alexander the Great was the King of Macedonia. During his leadership he united Greece, reestablished the Corinthian League and conquered the Persian Empire.
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- Apollo Legends
- USO Entertainers
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
James Brown
Activist, Dancer, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 - 2006
James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music from 1956 to 2006.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin Q&A: Lincoln the Man and the Movie
November 16, 2012After thousands of biographies and countless films on Abraham Lincoln, the fascination and mystique surrounding the 16th president continues to thrive, as indicated...
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'Anna Karenina': The Reinvention of Leo Tolstoy
November 15, 2012 by Joe McGaskoThis weekend marks the latest film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, directed by Joe Wright and starring Keira Knightley. Filmed several times before, the...
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Named Leo
Leo Tolstoy
Author / 1828 - 1910
Russian author Leo Tolstoy wrote the acclaimed novels War and Peace, Anna Karenina and The Death of Ivan Ilyich, and still ranks among the world's top writers.
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Hurricane Sandy, Men at Work
November 3, 2012 by Eudie PakWe guess you could say this is a special edition of "Week in Review," considering the dominant figure in the news has been Hurricane Sandy and the mass destruction...
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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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- Generous Donors
- Political Party Crashers
- Eagle Scouts
Michael Bloomberg
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Mayor / 1942 -
Michael Bloomberg is a billionaire buisnessman and a three-term mayor of New York City.
Chris Christie
U.S. Governor / 1962 -
Chris Christie is best known for his combative style as the Republican governor of traditionally Democratic New Jersey.
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Obama Gets Reelected, Women in Senate Make History
November 9, 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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- Weight Loss Winners
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Cast of Cheers
Kirstie Alley
Film Actress, Television Actress, Reality Television Star / 1951 -
Emmy Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley played Rebecca Howe on the TV series Cheers and has struggled with weight problems in the public eye. She's also competed on the dance-competition show Dancing with the Stars.
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Famous Movie Dancers
- Famous Action Movie Stars
Patrick Swayze
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Singer / 1952 - 2009
Patrick Swayze was a Golden-Globe winning, beloved actor, as well as a singer, songwriter, and dancer, who died of pancreatic cancer in September of 2009.
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Born in 1960
- Famous People Born in Alabama
Tim Cook
Business Leader / 1960 -
Tim Cook took over for the late Steve Jobs as Apple's CEO in August 2011. Prior to that, Cook served as Apple's chief operating officer.
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Cancerians
Elizabeth Warren
Educator, Legal Professional, U.S. Representative, Government Official / 1949 -
Elizabeth Warren is a Democrat from Massachusetts who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. She previously worked as an assistant to President Barack Obama and helped design the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among several other roles.
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- Soul Train Guests
- The Jackson 5
- The Jackson Family
Jermaine Jackson
Singer / 1954 -
Jermaine Jackson was a member of the Jackson 5 music group and brother to Michael Jackson.
