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News Archive
2012
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Gene Kelly Centennial: Widow Patricia W. Kelly Shares Intimate Memories
July 25, 2012 by Eudie PakAs we’re getting closer to legendary Hollywood dancer Gene Kelly’s centennial, the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York is honoring him with its series, Invitation to the Dance: Gene Kelly, a 23-film retrospective that honors his legacy as a dancer...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
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Gene Kelly
Film Actor, Dancer / 1912 - 1996
Gene Kelly was a dancer whose athletic style transformed the movie musical and did much to change the American public's conception of male dancers.
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Sally Ride, First Female Astronaut in Space, Dead at 61
July 23, 2012 by Eudie PakSally Ride, the first American female astronaut in space, died Monday in La Jolla, Calif., after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, reports NPR.org. She was...
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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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Lookalike of the Week: Gold Medal
July 25, 2012 by Kayla AriasMichael Phelps' outstanding performance at the Beijing 2008 Olympics left some people wondering if he was possibly otherwordly. Well, perhaps he is, folks...maybe...
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- People with Animal Names
- Famous Aquarians
Charles Lamb
Author, Poet / 1775 - 1834
Charles Lamb was an English poet and essayist who wrote Tales from Shakespeare and "Essays of Elia."
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Michael Phelps
Professional Swimmer / 1985 -
Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.
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Sherman Hemsley of TV's The Jeffersons Dead at 74
July 25, 2012 by Eudie PakSherman Hemsley of the hit TV show The Jeffersons (1975-85) was found dead in his home in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, reports the Seattle Times. He was 74. The cause...
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- Black Comedians
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actors
Sherman Hemsley
Television Actor / 1938 - 2012
Actor Sherman Hemsley played the popular television character George Jefferson in All in the Family and The Jeffersons in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Photo of the Week: Before Will and Kate
July 23, 2012 by Kayla AriasThe 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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- The British Royal Family
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Princes
Prince Andrew
Activist, Military Leader, Prince / 1960 -
Prince Andrew, the brother of Prince Charles, is the Duke of York and fourth in line to the British throne.
Sarah Ferguson
Duchess / 1959 -
Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer.
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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 Scottish People
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Leos
Queen Mother Elizabeth
Political Leader, Queen / 1900 - 2002
Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. She is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII and her longevity.
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Amelia Earhart Found? The Search Continues
July 23, 2012 by Kim GilmoreOf all the American female aviators in history, Amelia Earhart has captured the world’s imagination the most. The longevity of her story, perhaps, can be credited as much to her own iconic image as to the mysterious and unfinished ending of her tale....
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Mysterious Deaths
Amelia Earhart
Pilot / 1897 - 1939
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, mysteriously disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.
