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Eugene Allen
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Eugène
Eugene Allen

1919 - 2010

Eugene Allen was a distinguished butler for the White House who served under eight presidents, including Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.

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(1919-2010)
Mordecai Anielewicz
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- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Born in 1919
- Famous People Who Died in Military Battle
Mordecai Anielewicz

Military Leader / 1919 - 1943

Mordecai Anielewicz organized Jews to fight off the Germans during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943.

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(1919-1943)
Military Leader

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Vernon J. Baker
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Military Leaders
Vernon J. Baker

Military Leader / 1919 - 2010

Vernon Baker was a highly decorated soldier and the only living black WWII veteran to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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(1919-2010)
Military Leader
Martha Beck
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- Famous People Born in 1919
- Famous People Who Were Executed
- Famous People Born in Florida
Martha Beck

Murderer / 1919 - 1951

Martha Beck and her partner Raymond Fernandez, popularly known as the 'Lonely Hearts Killers,' were executed in 1949 for serial murder.

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(1919-1951)
Murderer
Art Blakey
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Famous Libras
- Famous Drummers
Art Blakey

Drummer / 1919 - 1990

Art Blakey was an influential jazz drummer associated with the modern bebop style. He played with Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious monk and countless other jazz greats.

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(1919-1990)
Drummer
Edward Brooke
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named Edward
- Famous Congressional Representatives
Edward Brooke

U.S. Representative / 1919 -

Lawyer Edward Brooke was the first African American to be popularly elected to the U.S. Senate. He served two terms and had an affair with Barbara Walters.

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(1919-)
U.S. Representative
James M. Buchanan
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Libras
- Famous Scholars
James M. Buchanan

Scholar, Critic / 1919 -

James M. Buchanan is an American economist best known for his work on public choice theory, for which he receive the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1986.

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(1919-)
Scholar, Critic
Red Buttons
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Name Changers
Red Buttons

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Comedian, Television Personality / 1919 - 2006

Actor Red Buttons got his name from the flame-colored hair and uniform as a bellhop. He is best known as a comedian but he had a prolific film career as well.

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(1919-2006)
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Comedian, Television Personality

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Nat King Cole
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Jazz Singers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Nat King Cole

Film Actor, Television Actor, Pianist, Singer, Television Personality / 1919 - 1965

Nat King Cole became the first African-American performer to host a variety TV series in 1956. He's best known for his soft baritone voice and for singles like "The Christmas Song," "Mona Lisa" and "Nature Boy."

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(1919-1965)
Film Actor, Television Actor, Pianist, Singer, Television Personality
Merce Cunningham
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Choreographers
- Famous Dancers
Merce Cunningham

Choreographer / 1919 - 2009

Merce Cunningham was a dancer and choreographer known for his long-time collaboration with avant-garde composer John Cage.

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(1919-2009)
Choreographer

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Dino De Laurentiis
- In these groups:
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Producers
Dino De Laurentiis

Producer / 1919 - 2010

Dino De Laurentiis was a film producer who over his 60-year career produced more than 600 films, from King Kong to Serpico to Flash Gordon.

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(1919-2010)
Producer
Roy DeCarava
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
Roy DeCarava

Photographer / 1919 - 2009

Roy DeCarava was an American photographer who created some of the most iconic images we have of the Civil Rights Movement and jazz musicians in motion.

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(1919-2009)
Photographer

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J. Presper Eckert Jr.
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Arians
- Famous Engineers
J. Presper Eckert Jr.

Academic, Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Engineer / 1919 - 1995

J. Presper Eckert Jr. was the award-winning co-inventor of the first general purpose digital computer.

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(1919-1995)
Academic, Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Engineer

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti
- In these groups:
- Famous University of North Carolina Alumni
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Arians
Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Publisher, Poet / 1919 -

American poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti was one of the founders of the Beat movement in San Francisco in the mid-1950s.

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(1919-)
Publisher, Poet
Malcolm Forbes
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Leos
- Publishers
Malcolm Forbes

Business Leader, Political Leader, Publisher / 1919 - 1990

Publisher Malcolm Forbes was the son of B.C. Forbes, who founded Forbes magazine. Malcolm Forbes eventually worked his way up to becoming company president.

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(1919-1990)
Business Leader, Political Leader, Publisher
Tennessee Ernie Ford
- In these groups:
- Honky Tonk Heroes
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Singer / 1919 - 1991

Tennessee Ernie Ford was an American recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country and Western, pop and gospel musical genres.

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(1919-1991)
Singer

g

Eva Gabor
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous People Born in 1919
Eva Gabor

Actress / 1919 - 1995

Actress Eva Gabor played the socialite turned farm wife, Lisa Douglas, on the TV series Green Acres. Her sisters Zsa Zsa and Magda were also entertainers.

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(1919-1995)
Actress
Rubén González
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Pianists
Rubén González

Pianist / 1919 - 2003

Rubén González was an acclaimed Afro-Cuban pianist and Buena Vista Social Club member who released his debut album as a lead player at the age of 78.

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(1919-2003)
Pianist

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Edmund Hillary
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Explorers
- Famous Philanthropists
Edmund Hillary

Athlete, Explorer, Philanthropist / 1919 - 2008

20th century explorer and mountaineer Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the peak of Mt. Everest along with fellow climber Tenzing Norgay.

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(1919-2008)
Athlete, Explorer, Philanthropist
M. Carl Holman
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
M. Carl Holman

Civil Rights Activist / 1919 - 1988

M. Carl Holman was a civil rights activist and president of the National Urban Coalition.

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(1919-1988)
Civil Rights Activist
Donald Hume
- In these groups:
- Famous People Named Donald
- Famous People Born in 1919
- Famous British People
Donald Hume

Murderer / 1919 -

Donald Hume is best known for beating a murder charge in England and then being caught for another murder in Switzerland.

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(1919-)
Murderer

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Jennifer Jones
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Jennifer Jones

Film Actress, Television Actress / 1919 - 2009

Jennifer Jones was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the film The Song of Bernadette.

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(1919-2009)
Film Actress, Television Actress

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Mikhail Kalashnikov
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Inventors
- Famous Military Leaders
Mikhail Kalashnikov

Inventor, General / 1919 -

Russian inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov created one of the most popular guns in history, the AK-47. This automatic rifle first debuted in 1947 and is still being made today.

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(1919-)
Inventor, General
Michael Kidd
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Leos
Michael Kidd

Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Director / 1919 - 2007

Michael Kidd was a Tony Award-winning dancer, choreographer and director known for his work on Broadway's Guys and Dolls and the film Hello, Dolly!.

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(1919-2007)
Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Director

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Doris Lessing
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Doris
- Famous Fiction Authors
Doris Lessing

Author / 1919 -

Doris Lessing is a writer whose works have focused on people involved in the social and political upheavals of the 20th century.

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(1919-)
Author
Primo Levi
- In these groups:
- Holocaust Survivors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Chemists
Primo Levi

Chemist, Journalist, Poet / 1919 - 1987

Italian Jewish chemist Primo Levi survived a year at Auschwitz against all odds. He is best known his moving memoir, If This Is a Man.

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(1919-1987)
Chemist, Journalist, Poet
Liberace
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Taureans
Liberace

Pianist / 1919 - 1987

Liberace was a flamboyant pianist who twice had his own TV show and frequently performed in Las Vegas.

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(1919-1987)
Pianist

m

Al Molinaro
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Television Actors
Al Molinaro

Television Actor / 1919 -

American character actor Al Molinaro was loved by television audiences for his recurring roles on The Odd Couple and Happy Days.

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(1919-)
Television Actor
Iris Murdoch
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Philosophers
Iris Murdoch

Philosopher, Literary Critic, Academic Author, Author / 1919 - 1999

Prolific novelist Iris Murdoch won a Booker Prize for The Sea, the Sea. In 2001, she was portrayed by Kate Winslet and Judy Dench in the biographical film Iris.

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(1919-1999)
Philosopher, Literary Critic, Academic Author, Author

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Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Born in 1919
- Famous Iranians
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

Political Leader / 1919 - 1980

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979. He had a pro-Western foreign policy and fostered economic development.

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(1919-1980)
Political Leader
Jack Palance
- In these groups:
- Vampires
- Famous University of North Carolina Alumni
- Celebrity Enlistees
Jack Palance

Actor / 1919 - 2006

Jack Palance was an American actor best known for playing villainous roles in the 1960s and for his award-winning appearance in the film City Slickers.

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(1919-2006)
Actor
Eva Perón
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- Hispanic Political Figures
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Famous Taureans
Eva Perón

Women's Rights Activist, Actress, Political Leader / 1919 - 1952

Eva Perón used her position as the first lady of Argentina to fight for women's suffrage and improving the lives of the poor.

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(1919-1952)
Women's Rights Activist, Actress, Political Leader
Jean Vander Pyl
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Jean Vander Pyl

Film Actress, Television Actress, Radio Personality / 1919 - 1999

Jean Vander Ply was an American actress on radio, television and film. He is best known as the voice of Wilma Flintstone from the cartoon The Flintstones.

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(1919-1999)
Film Actress, Television Actress, Radio Personality

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Jackie Robinson
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Jackie Robinson

Baseball Player / 1919 - 1972

Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball, becoming Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.

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(1919-1972)
Baseball Player
Andy Rooney
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous News Anchors
Andy Rooney

News Anchor, Journalist / 1919 - 2011

Andy Rooney was an Emmy Award-winning journalist best known for his "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney" segments which aired on the CBS news program 60 Minutes.

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(1919-2011)
News Anchor, Journalist

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J.D. Salinger
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Capricorns
- Columbia University Alumni
J.D. Salinger

Author / 1919 - 2010

With his landmark novel Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger was an influential 20th-century American writer.

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(1919-2010)
Author
Pete Seeger
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- Blacklisted
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Taureans
Pete Seeger

Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1919 -

American folk singer Pete Seeger is an iconic figure in the mid-20th century, and is best known for his contributions to the American folk music revival.

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(1919-)
Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
Robert Stack
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Capricorns
Robert Stack

Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1919 - 2003

Actor Robert Stack was in over 40 films but is best known for his television work in ABC's drama series The Untouchables and as the host of Unsolved Mysteries.

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(1919-2003)
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality

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Pierre Trudeau
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- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Libras
- Famous Prime Ministers
Pierre Trudeau

Prime Minister / 1919 - 2000

Pierre Trudeau was the 15th prime minister of Canada, famous for his youthful energy, his stance against a separate Quebec and suppressing violent revolt.

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(1919-2000)
Prime Minister

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George Wallace
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- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Judges
- Famous People Named George
George Wallace

Judge, U.S. Governor / 1919 - 1998

Alabama governor George Wallace entered the national spotlight during the 1960s by opposing the integration of Alabama schools.

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(1919-1998)
Judge, U.S. Governor
Kitty Wells
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- Country Legends
- Country Music Pioneers
- Name Changers
Kitty Wells

Songwriter, Singer / 1919 - 2012

A country music legend, Kitty Wells had a string of hits in the 1950s and '60s, including "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."

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(1919-2012)
Songwriter, Singer
Walter Bigelow Wriston
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- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Walter
- Famous People Born in 1919
Walter Bigelow Wriston

Business Leader / 1919 - 2005

Walter Bigelow Wriston was president and chairman of Citibank and introduced the world to the ATM.

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(1919-2005)
Business Leader

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Zhao Ziyang
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- Famous Libras
- Famous People Born in 1919
- Famous Chinese People
Zhao Ziyang

Political Leader / 1919 - 2005

Zhao Ziyang was a Chinese politician and prime minister best known for introducing radical and successful market-oriented rural reforms during his service.

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(1919-2005)
Political Leader

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