August 20

August 20

Born on This Day

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  Robert Plant

  Songwriter, Singer / 1948 -

  Robert Plant is a British rock singer and songwriter best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin.

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  Robert Plant

  Born: August 20, 1948
  Age: 64 years old
  Birthplace: West Bromwich, England
  Occupation: Songwriter, Singer
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  Al Roker

  Meteorologist, News Anchor, Television Producer / 1954 -

  Al Roker is a television personality, a weatherman for NBC's Today show, and a nine-time Emmy winner.

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  Al Roker

  1954 | 58 years old
  Meteorologist, News Anchor, ...

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  Isaac Hayes

  Actor, Musician / 1942 - 2008

  Issac Hayes was an American musician. His hit song "Soul Man" and the musical score for the 1971 film Shaft are legendary contributions to modern music.

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  Isaac Hayes

  1942 | 65 years old
  Actor, Musician

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  Demi Lovato

  Television Actress, Singer / 1992 -

  Demi Lovato is a singer and actress who stars on Disney Channel's original series Sonny with a Chance.

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  Demi Lovato

  Born: August 20, 1992
  Age: 20 years old
  Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  Occupation: Television Actress, Singer
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  Paolo Coelho

  Author / 1946 -

  Paolo Coelho wrote the best-selling novel, The Alchemist, which sold 35 million copies and is the most translated book in the world by a living author.

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  Paolo Coelho

  1946 | 66 years old
  Author

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  H.P. Lovecraft

  Author / 1890 - 1937

  Horror fiction author H.P. Lovecraft wrote short stories, novels and novellas, including "The Call of Cthulhu" and The Case of Charles Dexter Ward.

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  H.P. Lovecraft

  1890 | 46 years old
  Author

August 20

Died on This Day

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  Phyllis Diller

  Film Actress, Comedian, Pianist / 1917 - 2012

  First noticed as a contestant on Groucho Marx's game show in 1955, Phyllis Diller went on to become a successful comedian, actress and author.

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  Phyllis Diller

  Died: August 20, 2012
  Age: 95 years old
  Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
  Occupation: Film Actress, Comedian, Pianist
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  Leona Helmsley

  Business Leader / 1920 - 2007

  Leona Helmsley was a New York real estate tycoon whose legal troubles were as well known as her successes.

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  Leona Helmsley

  2007 | 87 years old
  Business Leader

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  Paul Ehrlich

  Immunologist / 1854 - 1915

  Paul Ehrlich is a German Jewish medical scientist best known for discovering the first effective treatment for syphilis.

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  Paul Ehrlich

  1915 | 61 years old
  Immunologist