July 28

July 28

Born on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • The Kennedy Family
  • Beatty's Babes
  • Influential Women of Washington

  Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

  U.S. First Lady, Publisher / 1929 - 1994

  Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, noted for her style and elegance, was the wife of President John F. Kennedy and a U.S. first lady. She later married Aristotle Onassis.

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  Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

  Born: July 28, 1929
  Birthplace: Southampton, New York, United States
  Occupation: U.S. First Lady, Publisher
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  • In these groups:
  • Eagle Scouts
  • Olympic Basketball Players
  • Famous Leos

  Bill Bradley

  Basketball Player, U.S. Representative / 1943 -

  Bill Bradley is known for turning his basketball fame into a political career in the US Senate and as a candidate for the Presidency in 1999.

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  Bill Bradley

  1943 | 69 years old
  Basketball Player, U.S. Representative

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  • Famous Leos
  • Famous People Born in 1887
  • Famous People Born on July 28

  Marcel Duchamp

  1887 - 1968

  French artist Marcel Duchamp, associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements, broke down boundaries between works of art and everyday objects.

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  Marcel Duchamp

  1887 | 81 years old
  

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Children's Authors
  • Famous Leos
  • Famous People Named Helen

  Beatrix Potter

  Author / 1866 - 1943

  British author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) wrote and illustrated more than 20 children's books starring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Benjamin Bunny.
  

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  Beatrix Potter

  Born: July 28, 1866
  Birthplace: London, England
  Occupation: Author
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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Leos
  • U.S. Vice Presidents
  • Famous People Named George

  George Clinton

  Governor, U.S. Vice President / 1739 - 1812

  George Clinton was the fourth U.S. vice president, serving in the administrations of both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

  
  

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  George Clinton

  1739 | 72 years old
  Governor, U.S. Vice President

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  • In these groups:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
  • Famous Leos
  • Famous Singers

  Rudy Vallee

  Singer, Radio Talk Show Host / 1901 - 1986

  Rudy Vallée was an American singer and entertainer best known as the host of the variety hour The Rudy Vallee Show (1929-43).

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  Rudy Vallee

  1901 | 84 years old
  Singer, Radio Talk Show Host

July 28

Died on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Arians
  • Famous Songwriters and Composers
  • Famous People Named Johann

  Johann Sebastian Bach

  Songwriter / 1685 - 1750

  A magnificent classical composer, Johann Sebastian Bach is revered through the ages for his work's musical complexities and stylistic innovations.

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  Johann Sebastian Bach

  Died: July 28, 1750
  Age: 65 years old
  Place: Leipzig , Germany
  Occupation: Songwriter
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  • Famous Academics
  • Famous Teachers
  • Famous Pisceans

  Antonio Vivaldi

  Educator, Songwriter, Priest / 1678 - 1741

  Antonio Vivaldi was a 17th and 18th century composer who’s become one of the most renowned figures in European classical music.

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  Antonio Vivaldi

  1741 | 63 years old
  Educator, Songwriter, Priest

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  • Famous Geminis
  • Famous Biologists
  • Famous Physiologists

  Francis Crick

  Biologist, Physiologist / 1916 - 2004

  Francis Crick is responsible for discovering, along with James Watson, the double-helix structure of the DNA strand.

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  Francis Crick

  2004 | 88 years old
  Biologist, Physiologist