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Newt Gingrich
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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- People with Animal Names
- Famous Geminis
Newt Gingrich
U.S. Representative / 1943 -
With his "Contract with America," former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich established his position as the head of the anti-Clinton Republican wave in 1994.
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Arthur Ashe
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
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Jim Morrison
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- The 27 Club
- Celebrity Bookings
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Jim Morrison
Songwriter, Singer, Poet / 1943 - 1971
Jim Morrison was the charismatic singer and songwriter for the 1960 rock group the Doors until his death in a Paris bathtub at age 27.
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Mick Jagger
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- Pucker Uppers
- Dads in Denial
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Mick Jagger
Songwriter, Singer / 1943 -
As the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger has become a rock legend for his gritty, blues-influenced songs and for his charismatic stage presence.
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Janis Joplin
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- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- The 27 Club
- Woodstock Performers
Janis Joplin
Singer / 1943 - 1970
Singer Janis Joplin rose to fame in the late 1960s and was known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals. She died of an accidental drug overdose in 1970.
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George Harrison
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- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Guitar Heroes
George Harrison
Musician / 1943 - 2001
George Harrison was lead guitarist of The Beatles as well as a singer-songwriter on many of their most memorable tracks.
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