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Jesse Owens Biography: Olympic Triumphs, Olympic-Sized Struggles
July 30, 2012 by Leila TahaPost a commentJesse Owens, a record-breaking Olympic sprinter and the best athlete of his time, spent much of his life struggling with issues of race. Unlike other athletes of...
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- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Virgoans
Jesse Owens
Track and Field Athlete / 1913 - 1980
American track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. His long jump world record stood for 25 years.
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Pro Eater Sonya Thomas Talks Hot Dogs & More
July 3, 2012 by Eudie PakCan you hear the thunderous roar of the insatiable crowd? Can you feel the inflated, hamster cheeks of those select frankfurter gladiators who choose to pummel endless...
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Colorado Gunman's Odd Behavior, Joe Paterno's Statue Removed
July 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.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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Coach, Football Player / 1926 - 2012
As head football coach at Pennsylvania State University, Joe Paterno was one of the most successful coaches in the history of collegiate football.
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named James
- Famous People Born in 1987
James Holmes
Mass Murderer / 1987 -
James Holmes was charged in a Colorado shooting that killed 12 and injured 58 on July 20, 2012.
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- Apollo Legends
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -
With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.
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Obama Wins Health Care Mandate, Spice Girls Back on Stage
June 29, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.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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- 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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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Anderson Cooper Announces He's Gay, Rupert Murdoch Bashes Scientology
July 6, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.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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- Silver Foxes
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Anderson Cooper
Talk Show Host, News Anchor / 1967 -
Anderson Cooper was a news correspondent on ABC and CNN before hosting his own show, Anderson Cooper 360.
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- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Scorpios
Nastia Liukin
Gymnast / 1989 -
Anastasia Valeryevna Liukin, better known as Nastia Liukin, is a world-renowned gymnast and Olympian who was named the Olympic individual all-around Champion in 2008.
Simon Le Bon
Singer / 1958 -
Simon Le Bon was lead singer of the 1980s pop group Duran Duran, known for recording the hit song “Hungry Like the Wolf.” He left the group before they later reunited in 2001.
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- Daring Female Adventurers
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Mysterious Deaths
Amelia Earhart
Pilot / 1897 - 1939
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, mysteriously disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.
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Famous Tennis Tantrums
June 28, 2012 by Natana JulesIt’s officially Grand Slam season, and after a 2012 French Open full of upsets, records, and surprising wins, tennis players and fans have their eyes set on Wimbledon...
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Hotheads
- Famous Lefties
John McEnroe
Tennis Player / 1959 -
John McEnroe is a world champion tennis player famous for his temperamental outbursts. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Virgoans
Jimmy Connors
Tennis Player / 1952 -
Known for his aggressive play and fiery temper, tennis player Jimmy Connors won three grand-slam tournaments in 1974, U.S. Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
Serena Williams
Tennis Player / 1981 -
American professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 27 Grand Slam titles, including five Wimbledon and five Australian Open championships, and several Olympic gold medals.

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