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2012
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Paul Simon - Celebrating 25 Years of Graceland
June 4, 2012 by Eudie PakSOUTH AFRICA, 1985. Nelson Mandela was in prison, and apartheid had a tumultuous, violent foothold on the country. But it was also the same year that Paul Simon entered into the picture and decided to make a controversial move: Defying a U.N. cultural...
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- Simon and Garfunkel
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Libras
Paul Simon
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist / 1941 -
American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is an influential figure in American rock music. He is best known for his long-running success as a musician.
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Nelson Mandela
Civil Rights Activist, World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Marilyn and Other Flop Broadway Musicals about Real People
June 1, 2012 by Josh MapesBorn on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe still fascinates the public almost a century later. Within the last year, her life was the subject of the movie My Week with...
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- Pucker Uppers
- Numerous Nuptials
- USO Entertainers
Marilyn Monroe
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1926 - 1962
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- The Beatles
- Famous Celebrity Couples
John Lennon
Songwriter, Singer / 1940 - 1980
John Lennon, pop star, composer, songwriter and recording artist, founded the Beatles, a band that impacted the music scene like no other before or since.
- In these groups:
- Fantastically French
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Coco Chanel
Fashion Designer / 1883 - 1971
With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.
- In these groups:
- Failed Assassinations
- Political Party Crashers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Activist, Warrior, Governor, U.S. President / 1858 - 1919
A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation.
Boy George
Singer / 1961 -
Boy George is a British singer, konwn for his flamboyant and androgynous image, who once fronted the band Culture Club.
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- Bonnie and Clyde
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Born in 1909
Clyde Barrow
Murderer, Thief / 1909 - 1934
Outlaw Clyde Barrow and his partner, Bonnie, robbed banks and store owners during the Depression and were believed to be responsible for at least 13 murders.
- In these groups:
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Bonnie
Bonnie Parker
Murderer, Thief / 1910 - 1934
Half of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde, Bonnie Parker became one of America's most famous outlaws. She and partner Clyde Barrow robbed banks and small businesses, leaving a bloody train of murder victims in their wake.
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Groundbreaking Women
Victoria Woodhull
Women's Rights Activist, Editor, Publisher / 1838 - 1927
Victoria Woodhull was a spiritualist, activist, politician and author who was the first woman to run for the presidency of the United States.
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Photo of the Week: My Kingdom for a Socialite
June 4, 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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The 40th Anniversary of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust
June 3, 2012 by Joe McGaskoDavid Bowie has long been regarded as one of the most chameleon-like personalities in the music world. Over the course of his lengthy career, he has transformed...
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Sober Celebs
- Soul Train Guests
David Bowie
Singer / 1947 -
David Bowie is an English rock star known for dramatic musical transformations, including his character Ziggy Stardust. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
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- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Pop Artists
- Famous Leos
Andy Warhol
Painter, Filmmaker / 1928 - 1987
Illustrator Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time, using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities.
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Little Richard
Singer / 1932 -
Little Richard is a flamboyant American singer and pianist whose hit songs in the mid 1950s were defining moments in the development of rock ‘n’ roll.
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Lookalike of the Week: Long-Lost Relatives?
May 31, 2012 by Kayla AriasAbout 18 years after Williams Howard Taft passed away, his lookalike Kathy Bates was born. Kathy Bates is an award-winning actress, and William Howard Taft is best...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Academics
William Howard Taft
Academic, Supreme Court Justice, U.S. President / 1857 - 1930
William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the only person to have served as both a U.S. chief justice and president.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Kathy Bates
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1948 -
Award-winning actress Kathy Bates starred as a deranged fan opposite James Caan in Misery, and as a comically emancipated housewife in Fried Green Tomatoes.
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Richard Dawson, Family Feud Host, Dead at 79
June 3, 2012 by Eudie PakRichard Dawson, legendary "Family Feud" game show host, died Saturday night in Los Angeles from esophageal cancer, reports USA Today. He was 79.
Dawson's son, Gary, announced his father's death on Facebook Sunday morning: "It is with a very heavy heart...
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- Name Changers
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
Richard Dawson
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host / 1932 - 2012
British comedian Richard Dawson is best known for his role as Corporal Newkirk in the World War II sitcom Hogan's Heroes and as the host of Family Feud.

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