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News Archive
2012
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Magic Johnson and Larry Bird's Rivalry
April 12, 2012 by Josh MapesThe rivalry between basketball legends Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird first garnered national attention during the 1979 NCAA National Championship. Johnson led Michigan State to victory, defeating Bird and Indiana State in the highest rated college...
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Photo of the Week: Women, Children and Oarsmen First
April 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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Titanic's 100th Anniversary: 6 Survivor Stories
April 12, 2012 by Kim GilmoreOne hundred years after the RMS Titanic met its fatal end, the story of the tragic wreck continues to fascinate people worldwide. Out of over 2,200 people on board...
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Famous Tax Evaders
April 11, 2012 by Leila Taha“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and...
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Ugly Inside and Out
- Famous Capricorns
Al Capone
Organized Crime Boss / 1899 - 1947
A child from an Italian immigrant family, Al Capone (a.k.a. 'Scarface') rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago mafia during the Prohibition era.
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- Tax Truants
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1920
Leona Helmsley
Business Leader / 1920 - 2007
Leona Helmsley was a New York real estate tycoon whose legal troubles were as well known as her successes.
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- Vampires
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Onscreen Superheroes
Wesley Snipes
Film Actor / 1962 -
Wesley Snipes is an actor known for his action roles in such films as Blade and Passenger 57 and for his trouble with the law over unpaid taxes.
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- Country Music Outlaws
- Country Legends
- USO Entertainers
Willie Nelson
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 -
Willie Nelson is a country singer and songwriter best known for hit songs including “Crazy” and “On the Road Again.”
Sophia Loren
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up / 1934 -
Sophia Loren is an Academy Award-winning Italian actress. A striking beauty, Loren is often listed among the world's all time most attractive women.
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Mike Wallace Dies at Age 93
April 8, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatLegendary TV journalist Mike Wallace passed away Saturday night at a care facility in Connecticut. He was 93 years old. One of the original correspondents on 60...
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Taureans
- Famous News Anchors
Mike Wallace
Radio Personality, News Anchor, Journalist / 1918 - 2012
Mike Wallace is an interviewer and reporter who has been working in TV and radio since 1939. He joined the program 60 Minutes in 1968.
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The Titanic Orphans
April 11, 2012 by Kim GilmoreThere were over 700 survivors of the Titanic disaster, and each one had a unique story. Among the most poignant tales is that of Michel and Edmond Navratil, who were known as the "Titanic orphans." The two boys were only two and four years old at the...
