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Henry Hill, Goodfellas Mobster, Dead at 69

June 13, 2012 by Eudie Pak

Mobster Henry Hill, the inspiration behind Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990), died yesterday in Los Angeles from an undisclosed illness, reports TMZ. He was 69.

"He had been sick for a long time...his heart gave out," revealed his long-time girlfriend...

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Henry Hill

Organized Crime Boss / 1943 - 2012

Henry Hill was a member of the Lucchese crime family who became a federal informant, inspiring the Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas.

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Richard Dawson, Family Feud Host, Dead at 79

June 3, 2012 by Eudie Pak

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Richard Dawson, legendary "Family Feud" game show host, died Saturday night in Los Angeles from esophageal cancer, reports USA Today. He was 79.

Dawson's son,...
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Richard Dawson

Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host / 1932 - 2012

British comedian Richard Dawson is best known for his role as Corporal Newkirk in the World War II sitcom Hogan's Heroes and as the host of Family Feud.

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Margaret Thatcher: The Personality and Politics of The Iron Lady

June 12, 2012 by Kim Gilmore

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On May 14, 1979, Margaret Thatcher appeared on the cover of Time magazine with the title “Britain’s Fighting Lady.” She was Britain’s first female prime minister...
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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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Lookalike of the Week: The Big Apples

June 12, 2012 by Kayla Arias

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Anthony Bourdain's career took off after his article "Don't Read Before Eating This" appeared in the New Yorker back in 1997. Since then he has gained popularity...
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Elliott Gould

Actor / 1938 -

Actor Elliott Gould starred in the original M*A*S*H movie, married Barbra Streisand, and is one of Ocean's Eleven (2001 version).

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Anthony Bourdain

Chef / 1956 -

Chef, TV host, author. Chef Anthony Bourdain moved out of the kitchen to become a bestselling author and TV personality, gaining wider fame with his unique culinary worldview.

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Native American Leaders of the Wild West

May 29, 2012 by Eudie Pak

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The stories of heroism, tenacity, and courage of the American West weren’t just reserved for the cowboy: long before him was the Native American, whose cultural...
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Famous People Born in 1829

Geronimo

Warrior / 1829 - 1909

Geronimo was a Bedonkohe Apache leader of the Chiricahua Apache, who led his people's defense of their homeland against the military might of the United States.

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Sitting Bull

Warrior / 1831 - 1890

Sitting Bull was a Teton Dakota Indian chief under whom the Sioux tribes united in their struggle for survival on the North American Great Plains.

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Red Cloud

Activist, Folk Hero, Political Leader / 1822 - 1909

Red Cloud was a chief of the Oglata Lakota tribe. He is best known for his success in confrontations with the United States government.

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Crazy Horse

Folk Hero, Warrior, Political Leader / 1842 - 1877

Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian chief who fought against removal to an Indian reservation. He took part in the Battle of Little Big Horn.

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Chief Joseph

1840 - 1904

Chief Joseph was a Nez Percé chief who, faced with settlement by whites of tribal lands in Oregon, led his followers in a dramatic effort to escape to Canada.

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Abraham Lincoln's Doctor Speaks, Ridley Scott Alienates Us All Over Again

June 8, 2012 by Eudie Pak

Biography.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...

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Abraham Lincoln

Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1809 - 1865

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.

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Janet Jackson

Dancer, Producer, Singer / 1966 -

The younger sister of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary history. Her albums include Control and Rhythym Nation.

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Lauryn Hill

Television Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1975 -

When singer, songwriter and actress Lauryn Hill released her solo debut album, she became the first woman or hip-hop artist to win five Grammy Awards.

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Ridley Scott

Director, Producer / 1937 -

Ridley Scott is an English director and producer, whose notable hits include Thelma and Louise, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down. He is also recognized as the older brother of director Tony Scott, who committed suicide in August 2012.

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