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News Archive
2012
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Ghosts of Christmas Past: Icons of the Season
December 7, 2012 by Thad MorganEveryone has certain pop cultural references they associate with Christmas. Whether it’s reading your favorite Christmas tale, singing your favorite carol, or watching back-to-back reruns of a favorite holiday special in front of the warm glow of your...
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- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Charles
Charles Dickens
Author / 1812 - 1870
Charles Dickens was the well-loved and prolific British author of numerous works that are now considered classics.
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Columbia University Alumni
Virginia O'Hanlon
Educator / 1889 - 1971
In 1897, Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to a newspaper about the existence of Santa Claus and got the famous response, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Illustrators
Charles Schulz
Illustrator, Writer / 1922 - 2000
Charles Schulz was a cartoonist best known for creating the one of the world's most successful comic strips, Peanuts.
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The Shangri-Las 48th Anniversary of No. 1 Hit 'Leader of the Pack'
November 28, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellMy friends from high school can attest that I know all the words to “Leader of the Pack,” the Shangri-Las second hit and perhaps their most famous song—melodramatic...
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Remembering Dave Brubeck and The Real Ambassadors
December 5, 2012 by Ricky RiccardiLegendary jazz musician Dave Brubeck passed away today, one day short of his 92nd birthday. The Internet is already filled with tributes from saddened fans recounting...
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- Famous Jazz Musicians
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Dave Brubeck
Songwriter, Pianist / 1920 - 2012
Dave Brubeck was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his unconventional meters, as well as songs like "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "The Duke."
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Louis Armstrong
Singer, Trumpet Player / 1901 - 1971
Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history, he is known for songs like "Star Dust," "La Via En Rose" and "What a Wonderful World."
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Young Love at Hyde Park: FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt
December 4, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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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- Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Failed Assassinations
- Who Is On Your Money
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U.S. President / 1882 - 1945
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only U.S. president to be elected four times. He led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II.
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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Alice in Wonderland's Little Muse
November 27, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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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- Famous Children's Authors
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Lewis
Lewis Carroll
Author / 1832 - 1898
Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, author of the children's classics "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass."
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Obama and Romney Do Lunch, Kim Jong-Un Sexiest Man Alive?
November 30, 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 Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
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- Name Changers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Virgoans
Yasser Arafat
Political Leader / 1929 - 2004
Yasser Arafat was chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 until his death in 2004, a tumultuous period in which clashes with neighboring Israel were prevalent.
Yoko Ono
Anti-War Activist, Artist, Singer / 1933 -
Yoko Ono is a multimedia artist who became known worldwide in the 1960s when she married Beatles front man John Lennon.
