October 12

October 12

Born on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Hollywood Heartthrobs
  • Famous Fathers
  • Onscreen Superheroes

  Hugh Jackman

  Film Actor, Producer / 1968 -

  Australian actor and producer Hugh Jackman is best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men series. He's also known for parts in the films The Prestige, Australia and Les Miserables.

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  Hugh Jackman

  Born: October 12, 1968
  Age: 44 years old
  Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
  Occupation: Film Actor, Producer
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  • In these groups:
  • Famous University of North Carolina Alumni
  • Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
  • Famous Black Athletes

  Marion Jones

  Basketball Player, Track and Field Athlete / 1975 -

  Marion Jones is an American athlete who, at the 2000 Olympic Games, became the first woman to win five track-and-field medals at a single Olympics.

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  Marion Jones

  1975 | 37 years old
  Basketball Player, ...

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  • In these groups:
  • Olympic Opening Ceremony Performers
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous Singers

  Luciano Pavarotti

  Singer / 1935 - 2007

  A tenor known for his larger-than-life showmanship, Luciano Pavarotti helped expand the popularity of opera worldwide.

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  Luciano Pavarotti

  1935 | 71 years old
  Singer

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  • In these groups:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
  • Black Comedians
  • Famous Libras

  Dick Gregory

  Civil Rights Activist, Comedian / 1932 -

  Dick Gregory is a comedian and activist who became well known for his biting brand of comedy that attacked racial prejudice.

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  Dick Gregory

  Born: October 12, 1932
  Age: 80 years old
  Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
  Occupation: Civil Rights Activist, Comedian
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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Academics
  • Famous Teachers
  • Famous Libras

  Al Held

  Educator, Painter / 1928 - 2005

  Painter, Al Held was know for his painting complex cube-like structures in the 1960s, and his precise and brightly colored geometric forms in the 1980s.

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  Al Held

  1928 | 76 years old
  Educator, Painter

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous Game Show Hosts
  • Famous Television Personalities

  Magnus Magnusson

  Game Show Host, Academic Author / 1929 - 2007

  Magnus Magnusson was a writer and TV personality known for his 25 years on the BBC game show Mastermind.

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  Magnus Magnusson

  1929 | 77 years old
  Game Show Host, Academic Author

October 12

Died on This Day

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  • In these groups:
  • Aviation Accident Victims
  • Celebrity Aviators
  • Musical Monikers

  John Denver

  Environmental Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1943 - 1997

  John Denver was one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the 1970s. His hits include "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Thank God I'm a Country Boy."

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  John Denver

  Died: October 12, 1997
  Age: 53 years old
  Place: Pacific Grove, California , United States
  Occupation: Environmental Activist, Songwriter, ...
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  • In these groups:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
  • Famous Black Athletes
  • Famous Leos

  Wilt Chamberlain

  Basketball Player / 1936 - 1999

  Wilt Chamberlain was the first NBA player to score more than 30,000 cumulative points over his career, and the first and only player to score 100 points in a single game.

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  Wilt Chamberlain

  1999 | 63 years old
  Basketball Player

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  • In these groups:
  • Famous Capricorns
  • Famous Military Leaders
  • Famous Generals

  Robert E. Lee

  General / 1807 - 1870

  Robert E. Lee was the leading Confederate General during the U.S. Civil War and has been venerated as a heroic figure in the South.

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  Robert E. Lee

  1870 | 63 years old
  General