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Mae C. Jemison
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- Famous Black Scientists
- Girl Scouts
- Groundbreaking Women
Mae C. Jemison
Astronaut, Doctor, Scientist / 1956 -
Doctor Mae C. Jemison is the first African-American woman ever to be a U.S. astronaut. In 1992, she flew into space aboard the Endeavour.
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Randy Jackson
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- Weight Loss Winners
- American Idol
- Famous Cancerians
Randy Jackson
Bassist, Music Producer, Singer, Television Personality / 1956 -
Record producer and musician Randy Jackson is notable mostly as a judge on the talent-search TV show American Idol
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Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill
Ice Skater / 1956 -
Dorothy Hamill is a gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater known for her moves on the rink as well as her signature bobbed haircut.
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Aileen Wuornos
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- Infamous Serial Killers
- Women Gone Mad
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Aileen Wuornos
Serial Killer / 1956 - 2002
An abused child who later earned her living as a sex worker, Aileen Wuornos was found guilty of killing six men and was later executed in a Florida prison.
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Chris Isaak
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Chris Isaak
Film Actor, Television Actor, Songwriter, Singer / 1956 -
Chris Isaak is a singer-singwriter and actor with several gold records and notable appearances in films by David Lynch, Jonathan Demme and John Waters.
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Arsenio Hall
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- Soul Train Guests
- Black Comedians
- Famous Aquarians
Arsenio Hall
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1956 -
Arsenio Hall is an American actor, comedian and was the first black late-night talk show host, on his groundbreaking The Arsenio Hall Show.
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