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2012
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Martha Graham: The Mother of Modern Dance
March 22, 2012 by Josh MapesDuring the time when women were fighting for the right to vote in the United States, Martha Graham began to study dance when she was well into her 20s. Though she was shorter and older than other dancers, she used her body in an athletic and modern way...
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- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Choreographers
Martha Graham
Choreographer / 1894 - 1991
Martha Graham is considered by many to be the 20th century's most important dancer and the mother of modern dance.
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Photo of the Week: Shooting Through the Glass Ceiling
March 19, 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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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Film Directors
Dorothy Arzner
Director / 1897 - 1979
Dorothy Arzner was a pioneer in the film industry, becoming one of the first women directors of feature films and the first woman to join the Directors Guild of America.
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Lookalike of the Week: O Canada!
March 22, 2012 by Kayla AriasCharles H. Best was a physiologist who, with fellow scientist Sir Frederick Banting, discovered that insulin could help control diabetes. Actor Ryan Gosling has...
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- Sparks On The Set
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Scorpios
Ryan Gosling
Film Actor / 1980 -
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film roles in The Notebook, Half Nelson and Crazy, Stupid, Love.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Academics
- Famous Pisceans
Charles H. Best
Academic, Physiologist / 1899 - 1978
Charles H. Best was a physiologist and medical researcher who co-discovered the use of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
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Glee Special to Premiere
March 21, 2012BIO Channel presents the premiere of Biography: Glee: Keep on Believin', a one-hour special that takes a behind-the-scenes peek at the hit show. Tune in on Tuesday...
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Lea Michele
Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1986 -
Actress Lea Michele landed the role of Rachel Berry, an ambitious teenager who dreams of stardom, on the TV show Glee.
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- Live Talks Los Angeles
- Vegans
- Glee Cast
Jane Lynch
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1960 -
Jane Lynch is a Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Coach Sue Sylvester on the TV series Glee.
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Glee Cast
- Famous Scorpios
Matthew Morrison
Theater Actor, Television Actor, Singer / 1978 -
Matthew Morrison is an American actor who was in the long-running Broadway show Hairspray and is now featured on the hit television series Glee.
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Drinks Named After People
March 17, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatWhat's in a name? When it comes to drinks, the moniker is a key garnish. Famous figures throughout history have been immortalized in works of art, but a special...also in this article
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Celebrity Aviators
- Famous Virgoans
Arnold Palmer
Golfer / 1929 -
Arnold Palmer, nicknamed "The King," is a former champion golfer and is considered one of the sport's all-time greats.
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- Actors Turned Politicians
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Shirley Temple
Film Actress, Diplomat / 1928 -
Shirley Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and starring in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.
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- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born on March 7
Rob Roy
Folk Hero / 1671 - 1734
Scottish Rob Roy, also known as Red MacGregor was the famous Scottish folk hero of the 18th century best known as the Scottish Robin Hood.
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First Ladies and Their Causes
March 20, 2012 by Kim GilmoreThe first lady of the United States plays a vital role in setting the tone for the national office. Though it is not an official job, first ladies throughout U.S. history have entertained, served as advisors to their husbands and have set fashion trends...
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- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in North Carolina
Dolley Madison
U.S. First Lady / 1768 - 1849
Dolley Madison is best known as the wife of United States President James Madison, who served from 1809 to 1817.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Sagittarians
Mary Todd Lincoln
U.S. First Lady / 1818 - 1882
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Virgoans
Lucy Hayes
U.S. First Lady / 1831 - 1889
Lucy Hayes was an American first lady, the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- Famous Arians
- U.S. First Ladies
Lou Hoover
Philanthropist, U.S. First Lady / 1874 - 1944
A philanthropist who was active in wartime relief, Lou Hoover was the wife of President Herbert Hoover.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Diplomat, U.S. First Lady / 1884 - 1962
The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the first lady through her active participation in American politics.
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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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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Influential Women of Washington
Betty Ford
U.S. First Lady / 1918 - 2011
Betty Ford became the First Lady when President Nixon resigned and made her Vice President husband, Gerald Ford, the acting President.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Girl Scouts
- Influential Women of Washington
Nancy Reagan
Film Actress, U.S. First Lady / 1921 -
Nancy Reagan is a former first lady of the United States, the widow of Ronald Reagan, who founded the "Just Say No" drug awareness campaign.
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Girl Scouts
Hillary Clinton
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady, Government Official / 1947 -
When Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She became the 67th U.S. secretary of state in 2009, serving until 2013.
