February 22

February 22

Born on This Day

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  • Scream Queens
  • Actors Turned Directors
  • Where Are They Now

  Drew Barrymore

  Film Actress, Director, Producer, Model, Screenwriter / 1975 -

  Actress Drew Barrymore gained early fame as a child star. She later struggled with substance abuse and notoriety, before re-emerging as a talented actress and producer.

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  Drew Barrymore

  Born: February 22, 1975
  Age: 38 years old
  Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
  Occupation: Film Actress, Director, Producer, ...
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  • Baseball Nicknames
  • Famous Pisceans
  • Famous Coaches

  Sparky Anderson

  Coach / 1934 - 2010

  Sparky Anderson was the manager of baseball’s Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers, winning three World Series championships.

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  Sparky Anderson

  1934 | 76 years old
  Coach

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  • Kentucky Derby Hats
  • Famous Black Athletes
  • Famous Pisceans

  Julius Erving

  Basketball Player / 1950 -

  Hall of Fame basketball forward Julius Erving, or "Dr. J," was an acrobatic player in the NBA and ABA. His dunks and graceful play helped change the game.

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  Julius Erving

  1950 | 63 years old
  Basketball Player

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  • Famous Celebrity Couples
  • Famous Fathers
  • Famous People Who Died in Accidents

  Steve Irwin

  Television Personality / 1962 - 2006

  Steve Irwin was a famous Australian wildlife enthusiast who was at the helm of the popular Crocodile Hunter series.

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  Steve Irwin

  Born: February 22, 1962
  Birthplace: Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  Occupation: Television Personality
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  • The Kennedy Family
  • Famous Pisceans
  • Famous People Named Ted

  Ted Kennedy

  U.S. Representative / 1932 - 2009

  Known as the “Lion of the Senate,” Democrat Ted Kennedy was a staunch liberal who was elected to Congress 9 times, spearheading many legislative reforms.

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  Ted Kennedy

  1932 | 77 years old
  U.S. Representative

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  • Famous Lookalikes
  • Famous Military Veterans
  • Who Is On Your Money

  George Washington

  General, U.S. President / 1732 - 1799

  George Washington was a leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and was the first to become U.S. president.

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  George Washington

  1732 | 67 years old
  General, U.S. President

February 22

Died on This Day

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  • Studio 54 Patrons
  • Famous Pop Artists
  • Famous Leos

  Andy Warhol

  Painter, Filmmaker / 1928 - 1987

  Illustrator Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time, using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities.

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  Andy Warhol

  Died: February 22, 1987
  Age: 58 years old
  Place: New York, New York , United States
  Occupation: Painter
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  • Fantastic Facial Hair
  • Famous Arians
  • Famous Painters

  Théodore Rousseau

  Painter / 1812 - 1867

  Théodore Rousseau was a French painter known for his landscapes and unruly depictions of nature. He was a member of the Barbizon School of artists in France.

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  Théodore Rousseau

  1867 | 54 years old
  Painter

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  • Famous Virgoans
  • Famous People Named Bill
  • Famous People Born in 1850

  Bill Nye

  Journalist / 1850 - 1896

  Bill Nye is a humorous writer best known for founding the Laramie Boomerang. His newspaper and writings quickly became popular across America.

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  Bill Nye

  1896 | 45 years old
  Journalist