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Gore Vidal, Author and Playwright, Dead at 86
August 1, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentProvocative author and playright Gore Vidal died Tuesday of complications from pneumonia at his home in Los Angeles, reports USA Today. He was 86.
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Gore Vidal
Critic, Author, Playwright / 1925 - 2012
Gore Vidal was best known as a prolific American writer, but was also famous for frequent talk-show appearances and witty political criticisms.
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Turning 50 in 2012
January 26, 2012 by Leila TahaBelieve it or not, even celebrities get older, despite the nips and tucks. A whole group of energetic, famous individuals are turning 50 this year. You might be...
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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- Country Legends
- Musical Metamorphoses
- Contemporary Country Stars
Garth Brooks
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1962 -
Country singer Garth Brooks has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts.
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- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Bo Jackson
Baseball Player, Football Player / 1962 -
Bo Jackson came to fame in the 1980s as a multitalented athlete, who excelled in baseball, football, and track at an early age.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Jon Stewart
Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -
Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.
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The 14th Dalai Lama Celebrates His 77th Birthday
July 6, 2012 by David BlattyThough exiled during the Tibetan Uprising of 1959, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, has been Tibet's most devout leader for more than 60 years, and continues...
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- Famous Activists
Dalai Lama
Activist, Political Leader, Religious Leader / 1935 -
Dalai Lama, Tibet's political leader, has strived to make Tibet an independent and democratic state from China. He and his followers are exiled to India.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Edition
January 13, 2012 by Leila TahaEach year, a day is set aside in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Schoolchildren learn about King and memorize his famous "I Have a Dream Speech." In 2011, President...
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Royal Facts About Her Majesty's 60-Year Reign
May 31, 2012 by Kim GilmoreIn celebration of her 60 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II is being honored with her Diamond Jubilee starting on June 2. Her Majesty reigns over the United...
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- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Elite and Indiscreet
- Beatty's Babes
Princess Margaret
Philanthropist, Political Leader, Princess / 1930 - 2002
Princess Margaret was the youngest daughter of Queen Elizabeth and George VI. Her troubled private life aroused worldwide sympathy and constant controversy.
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- The British Royal Family
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Kings
George V
King / 1865 - 1936
Born in 1865, George V served as king of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, during World War I. He was succeeded by his son, George VI, following his death.
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson
- Famous Geminis
Wallis Simpson
Duchess / 1896 - 1986
American socialite Wallis Simpson became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales. Edward abdicated the throne to marry her, a period known as the Abdication Crisis.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Sagittarians
George VI
King / 1895 - 1952
George VI served as king of the United Kingdom during World War II and was an important symbolic leader. He was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II, in 1952.
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Warren Buffett Wants to Pay Higher Taxes
August 15, 2011 by Jennifer BallWarren Buffett wrote in to the New York Times today, calling on Congress to raise tax rates for those who he terms the "mega-rich." Among the chief complaints...
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- Modern Titans of Tech
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Bill Gates
Entrepreneur / 1955 -
Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen and became one of the richest men in the world.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which strives to improve global health and education.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Lookalikes
- Modern Titans of Tech
Mark Zuckerberg
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Philanthropist / 1984 -
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook, as well as one of the world's youngest billionaires.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1942
Barry Diller
Business Leader / 1942 -
Media mogul Barry Diller popularized the TV miniseries with Roots, cofounded the Fox network, and owned shopping channels QVC and HSN.

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