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Obama Wins Health Care Mandate, Spice Girls Back on Stage
June 29, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentBiography.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...
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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:
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Libras
Jimmy Carter
U.S. President / 1924 -
Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States (1977-81) and later was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
- In these groups:
- Spice Girls
- Cool Britannia - Cultural Icons: 1990s
- Famous Leos
Geri Halliwell
Singer / 1972 -
Geri Halliwell was known as "Ginger Spice" in the all-girl, British pop group the Spice Girls. Halliwell has the most No. 1 singles of any female musician in U.K. history.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Spice Girls
- Cool Britannia - Cultural Icons: 1990s
Victoria Beckham
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, Model, Singer / 1974 -
Victoria Beckham is a fashion designer and singer chiefly known for her work with the Spice Girls and for being the wife of soccer star David Beckham.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
Michael Phelps
Professional Swimmer / 1985 -
Swimmer Michael Phelps has set the record for winning the most medals, 22, of any Olympic athlete in history.
- In these groups:
- Olympic Swimmers
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
Ryan Lochte
Professional Swimmer / 1984 -
Ryan Lochte is an American swimmer who has won 11 Olympic medals in the sport, including five golds.
- In these groups:
- Silver Foxes
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Chefs
Paula Deen
Chef, Television Personality / 1947 -
Paula Deen is best known for her Food Network shows on Southern cooking, including Paula's Home Cooking, Paula's Party and Paula's Best Dishes.
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Bizarre Campaign Ads
October 27, 2011 by Leila TahaAnother campaign season, another bizarre political ad. Already an unorthodox candidate (he was CEO of Godfather's Pizza for 10 years), Republican presidential hopeful...
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Carly Fiorina
Business Leader, U.S. Representative / 1954 -
When Carly Fiorina was hired as Hewlett-Packard's CEO, she was the first woman to take control of a Fortune 100 company.
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Barry Goldwater
U.S. Representative / 1909 - 1998
Barry Goldwater was an American politician best known as a senator from Arizona and the Republican candidate for president in 1964.
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Rodney King Dead at 47
June 17, 2012 by Eudie PakRodney King, the man whose life was thrust into the national spotlight after cameras caught him being beaten by four white Los Angeles Police Department officers...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named King
- Famous People Born in 1965
Rodney King
1965 - 2012
When a mostly white jury acquitted the police officers who were caught on video beating Rodney King, it set off the L.A. riots of 1992.
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Muammar al-Qaddafi is Dead, Say Libyan Officials
October 20, 2011 by Leila TahaMuammar al-Qaddafi is dead, according to the head of the Libyan military council. The former Libyan leader was killed on Thursday, as fighters took hold of his hometown...
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Evita: The Legacy of Eva Peron
April 5, 2012 by Josh MapesTonight the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Evita opens on Broadway, starring Ricky Martin and Elena Roger. Based on the life of Eva Peron...
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- In these groups:
- Hispanic Political Figures
- Famous Libras
- Famous Military Leaders
Juan Perón
Military Leader, World Leader / 1895 - 1974
Juan Perón was an army colonel who became president of Argentina (1946-52, 1952-55, 1973-74) and was the founder and leader of the Peronist movement.
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Guests on Glee
Ricky Martin
Singer / 1971 -
Pop singer Ricky Martin was a member of Menudo as a teenager and is now known for such solo pop hits as "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "She Bangs."
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
Madonna
Film Actress, Singer / 1958 -
Pop legend Madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer. Her biggest hits include "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue."
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 7, 2011 by Leila TahaLiberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was one of three women awarded the Nobel Peace Prize today. Elected in November 2005, Johnson Sirleaf is the first female...
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- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Scorpios
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
World Leader / 1938 -
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the world's first elected black female president and Africa's first elected female head of state.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Prime Ministers
Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister / 1917 - 1984
Indira Gandhi was India's third prime minister, serving from 1966 until 1984, when her life ended in assassination. She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Prime Ministers
Benazir Bhutto
Prime Minister / 1953 - 2007
Benazir Bhutto became the first female prime minister of Pakistan in 1988. She was killed by a suicide bomber in 2007.
- In these groups:
- Names We Like
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1947
Megawati Sukarnoputri
World Leader / 1947 -
Megawati Sukarnoputri is the daughter of Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia and was herself the fifth president of Indonesia (2001–04).
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Michelle
Michelle Bachelet
Activist, Doctor, World Leader / 1951 -
Michelle Bachelet was the first female president of Chile who served from 2006–2010.
