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2012
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Who Am I? Female Leaders
March 28, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatThink you have a tough job? Let's give a thought to those whose day-to-day have a huge impact on people. Specifically, we're thinking of fearless female leaders who have tackled complex issues ranging from women's rights and health care reform to managing...
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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
- In these groups:
- 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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Fact or Fiction Friday: Female Artists
March 23, 2012 by Leila TahaAs part of Women's History Month, today we take a look at women who made their mark in the world of art. Though men have traditionally dominated the world of art...
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- Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Notable Hispanic Women
Frida Kahlo
Painter / 1907 - 1954
Painter Frida Kahlo was a Mexican self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera and is still admired as a feminist icon.
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- Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Scorpios
Lee Krasner
Painter / 1908 - 1984
Modernist abstract painter and collage artist Lee Krasner, wife of Jackson Pollock, created the Little Image painting series and the multimedia collage "Milkweed."
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Painters
Georgia O'Keeffe
Painter / 1887 - 1986
Georgia O'Keefe is a 20th century American painter best known for her flower canvases and southwestern landscapes.
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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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Famous Female Firsts
March 16, 2012 by Leila TahaAngelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé are all household names. Since March is Women's History Month, let's take a look at some famous women whose names are...
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Groundbreaking Women
- Girl Scouts
Sally Ride
Educator, Astronaut, Physicist / 1951 - 2012
In 1983, astronaut and astrophysicist Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Ride died on July 23, 2012 at the age of 61, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Elizabeth Blackwell
Educator, Doctor / 1821 - 1910
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. She became a leading public health activist during her lifetime.
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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Racecar Drivers
Janet Guthrie
Race Car Driver / 1938 -
Janet Guthrie was the first female racecar driver to compete in a NASCAR Winston Cup stock car race, the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.
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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. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're...
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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.
