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Julia Child's 100th Birthday: A Centennial Celebration of Fun Facts
August 13, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellPost a commentJulia Child was a serious cook who always seemed to be having fun. Whether she was teaching Cordon Bleu cuisine to Americans on her famous TV show, The French Chef...
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Chefs
- Famous Television Personalities
Julia Child
Chef, Television Personality, Journalist / 1912 - 2004
TV chef and author Julia Child adapted complex French cooking for everyday Americans, with her groundbreaking cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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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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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...
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- 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.
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- 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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African-American Firsts
February 28, 2012 by Leila TahaMany people know that Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, and that Barack Obama is the first black U.S. President. But over the course of American...
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Lookalikes
Maya Angelou
Author, Poet / 1928 -
Maya Angelou is a poet and prize-winning memoirist. She is the author of the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
Marian Anderson
Singer, Diplomat / 1897 - 1993
Marian Anderson was an African American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time, and recipient of the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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- Famous Black Scientists
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Sagittarians
Guion S. Bluford
Astronaut, Pilot, Scientist / 1942 -
Bluford became the first African American to travel in space in 1983, as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
Ernie Davis
Football Player / 1939 - 1963
Ernie Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy before his life was tragically cut short by leukemia at the age of 23.
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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...
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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.
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- 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.
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Andy Warhol and The Factory
February 22, 2012 by Kim GilmoreAvant-garde artist Andy Warhol is known for his creative flair, and for turning every day objects—like the Campbell's soup can—into pop culture icons. With his...
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Models
Edie Sedgwick
Actress, Model / 1943 - 1971
Edie Sedgwick was a socialite and model who became a muse to Andy Warhol in the 1960s.
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- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Famous Leos
Betsey Johnson
Fashion Designer / 1942 -
Fashion designer Betsey Johnson developed her edgy, offbeat style during the new wave/punk era of the late 1970s.
- In these groups:
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Famous Lefties
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Bob Dylan
Songwriter, Singer / 1941 -
Bob Dylan is a folk rock singer-songwriter whose career began in the early 1960s with songs that chronicled social issues like war and civil rights.
- In these groups:
- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Painters
Salvador Dalí
Painter, Filmmaker, Writer / 1904 - 1989
Salvador Dali is best known for his long surrealist painting career.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
Lou Reed
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1942 -
Lou Reed is a singer and guitarist best known as a co-founder of the influential rock group the Velvet Underground and as solo artist.
