February 21

February 21

Born on This Day

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  • Famous Harlem Residents

  Nina Simone

  Civil Rights Activist, Pianist, Singer, Journalist / 1933 - 2003

  Nina Simone sang a mix of jazz, blues and folk music in the 1950s and '60s. A civil rights activist, she wrote songs promoting the Civil Rights Movement.

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  Nina Simone

  Born: February 21, 1933
  Birthplace: Tryon, North Carolina, United States
  Occupation: Civil Rights Activist, Pianist, ...
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  • Breast Cancer Survivors
  • Famous Pisceans
  • Famous Actresses

  Rue McClanahan

  Television Actress / 1934 - 2010

  Actress Rue McClanahan is best-known for her role as self-absorbed bombshell Devereaux on the 1980's sitcom Golden Girls. 

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  Rue McClanahan

  1934 | 76 years old
  Television Actress

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  • People Who Played Scrooge
  • Onscreen Superheroes

  Kelsey Grammer

  Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1955 -

  Actor, director, writer and producer Kelsey Grammer is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane in the sitcom Cheers and its spin-off Frasier.

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  Kelsey Grammer

  1955 | 58 years old
  Film Actor, Theater Actor, ...

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  • Cast of Harry Potter Movies
  • Cast of The Butler
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  Alan Rickman

  Film Actor / 1946 -

  Born in London on February 21, 1946, this actor is best known for portraying memorable villains in films like Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Theives.

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  Alan Rickman

  Born: February 21, 1946
  Age: 67 years old
  Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
  Occupation: Film Actor
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  • Where Are They Now
  • Child Stars

  Jennifer Love Hewitt

  Film Actress, Television Actress / 1979 -

  Jennifer Love Hewitt is an American actress and singer-songwriter best known for her role on the TV show Party of Five and her part in I Know What You Did Last Summer.

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  Jennifer Love Hewitt

  1979 | 34 years old
  Film Actress, Television Actress

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  • Famous People Named Robert
  • Famous Prime Ministers

  Robert Mugabe

  Prime Minister / 1924 -

  Robert Mugabe has served as president of Zimbabwe since 1987, previously serving as prime minister. He has been re-elected to the presidency multiple times, but elections have reportedly been tainted by fraud and voter intimidation.

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  Robert Mugabe

  1924 | 89 years old
  Prime Minister

February 21

Died on This Day

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  • Famous Dropouts
  • African-American Biopics

  Malcolm X

  Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1925 - 1965

  African-American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the 1950s and '60s.

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  Malcolm X

  Died: February 21, 1965
  Age: 39 years old
  Place: New York, New York , United States
  Occupation: Minister
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  Mary Walker

  Women's Rights Activist, Doctor, Nurse, Surgeon / 1832 - 1919

  Mary Walker was a physician and women's rights activist who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War.

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  Mary Walker

  1919 | 86 years old
  Women's Rights Activist, Doctor, ...

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  • The Supremes
  • Name Changers
  • Soul Train Guests

  Florence Ballard

  Singer / 1943 - 1976

  Singer Florence Ballard formed The Supremes in 1961 with childhood friends Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. She sang on 16 different Top 40 hits.

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  Florence Ballard

  1976 | 32 years old
  Singer