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News Archive
2012
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Terrorism Loses Its Mojo, Richard Branson Gets Iced
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, or magnanimous gaffes.
While there were many people to...
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- In these groups:
- Infamous Terrorists
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1957
Osama bin Laden
Terrorist / 1957 - 2011
Osama bin Laden is a terrorist extremist who planned the attacks on the World Trade Center and is intent on driving Western influence from the Muslim world.
- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- Famous Cancerians
Jessica Simpson
Film Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Jessica Simpson is an American pop singer, actress and fashion empire entrepreneur, and a former MTV reality show star.
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
Joan Crawford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1905 - 1977
Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer and executive. She was known for films like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and Mildred Pierce.
- In these groups:
- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Richard
Richard Branson
Entrepreneur / 1950 -
Entrepreneur Richard Branson launched Virgin Records in 1973. Today Virgin Group holds more than 200 companies in more than 30 countries.
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Posthumous Props
April 26, 2012 by Leila TahaAmong the many, many artists who struggle to become famous, only a small handful succeed. And an even smaller group succeeds posthumously. Whether it's due to the...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Mathematicians
Nicolaus Copernicus
Mathematician, Astronomer / 1473 - 1543
Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus identified the concept of a heliocentric solar system, in which the sun, rather than the earth, is the center of the solar system.
- In these groups:
- Famous Recluses
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named Emily
Emily Dickinson
Poet / 1830 - 1886
While never popular in her lifetime, Emily Dickinson has become one of the most widely known, most revered poets in history.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Pianists
Wolfgang Mozart
Songwriter, Pianist / 1756 - 1791
A prolific artist, Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart created a string of operas, concertos, symphonies and sonatas that profoundly shaped classical music.
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- Imbibers
- Famous Arians
- Famous Painters
Vincent van Gogh
Painter / 1853 - 1890
Vincent van Gogh is considered the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt, although he remained poor and virtually unknown throughout his life.
- In these groups:
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
- Famous Virgoans
Otis Redding
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 - 1967
Otis Redding’s career was cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1967. His song “(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay” became his first and only No. 1 hit in 1968.
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Keith Haring: Public Displays of Affection From a Pop Artist
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakToday marks the 54th birthday of Keith Haring (1958-1990), whose art was reflective of the zeitgeist of urban America in the 80s, with its boundless energy, distinctive...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Pop Artists
- Celebrity Deadheads
- Famous Taureans
Keith Haring
Painter / 1958 - 1990
During his all-too-brief life, artist Keith Haring became a sensation in the art world with his bold, cartoon and graffiti influenced works during the 1980s.
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Photo of the Week: Name That Chemist
April 30, 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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Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister / 1925 - 2013
The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
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Barbra Streisand: Singing in the Movies
April 24, 2012 by Josh MapesBarbra Streisand, the best-selling female recording artist in the United States and winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress, celebrates her 70th birthday today...
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President Obama Slow Jams & James Cameron Gets Spacey
April 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, or magnanimous gaffes.
While there were many people to...
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- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
Oscar-winning director James Cameron is best known for the highly acclaimed, box-office hits Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009).
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the U.S. Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
