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2012
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Barney Frank Marries His Partner, Deepak Chopra Interviews a Guido
July 13, 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 Arians
- Famous Congressional Representatives
- Famous People Born in 1940
Barney Frank
U.S. Representative / 1940 -
Barney Frank is the first U.S. Congressman to voluntarily announce his homosexuality. He is also known for his work on the 2008 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act.
- In these groups:
- Reggae Artists
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Bob Marley
Songwriter, Singer / 1945 - 1981
Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music and sold more than 20 million records throughout his career—making him the first international superstar to emerge from the so-called Third World.
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- Name Changers
- Mysterious Deaths
- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
Natalie Wood
Film Actress / 1938 - 1981
Actress Natalie Wood starred in the films Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean and in West Side Story as Maria. She drowned during a boating trip in 1981.
Deepak Chopra
Doctor, Journalist / 1947 -
An expert in the field of mind-body healing, Deepak Chopra is a world-renowned speaker and author on the subject of alternative medicine.
- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which strives to improve global health and education.
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Photo of the Week: From Cabinets to the Millennium Falcon
July 9, 2012 by Julien McNabThe 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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Lady Bird Johnson and Wildflowers
July 11, 2012 by Josh MapesLady Bird Johnson died on July 11th, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of conservation and beautification. A Texas native, she always had a love of the outdoors, and...
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- People with Animal Names
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Lady Bird Johnson
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady / 1912 - 2007
The wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson served as first lady from 1963 to 1969.
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The Rolling Stones' 50th Anniversary: A Discography of Jagger-bombs
July 11, 2012 by Eudie PakDo you’ve got the moves like Jagger? Do you’ve got the moves like Jagger? Do you’ve got the moo-oo-oo-oo-ves like Jagger?
July 12th marks the 50th anniversary...
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- Pucker Uppers
- Dads in Denial
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Mick Jagger
Songwriter, Singer / 1943 -
As the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger has become a rock legend for his gritty, blues-influenced songs and for his charismatic stage presence.
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- Frightening Fathers
- Guitar Heroes
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Keith Richards
Guitarist / 1943 -
Guitarist Keith Richards is one of the driving forces behind the Rolling Stones, the self-proclaimed "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band."
Charlie Watts
Drummer / 1941 -
Charlie Watts is best known for playing drums as part of the famed rock 'n' roll group the Rolling Stones. He is also a noted jazz musician.
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Ernest Borgnine Dead at 95
July 9, 2012 by Eudie PakActor Ernest Borgnine, known for his Academy Award-winning performance in Marty, as well as his TV role in the 1960s sitcom McHale's Navy, died Sunday from kidney...
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Ernest Borgnine
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1917 - 2012
Actor Ernest Borgnine’s role in the film Marty transformed him from a stereotyped character actor to a leading man, earning him an Academy Award as Best Actor.
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Lookalike of the Week: This Machine Finds Twins
July 10, 2012 by Kayla AriasWith Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday just days away on July 14th, what better way to celebrate than by highlighting his lookalike and exploring their similarities. Luke Perry, his modern-day twin, is best known for his role as the rebellious teen heartthrob...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Woody Guthrie
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1912 - 1967
Woody Guthrie was a singer-songwriter, and one of the legendary figures of American folk music.
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- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Luke Perry
Television Actor / 1966 -
Actor Luke Perry was born October 11, 1966, in Fredericktown, Ohio. In 1990, he landed his breakthrough role as the rebellious teen heartthrob Dylan McKay on Aaron Spelling’s dramatic TV series Beverly Hills 90210. In the years since, he has enjoyed
