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Magic Johnson
- In these groups:
- AIDS Activists
- Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
- Famous Black Athletes
Magic Johnson
Basketball Player, Entrepreneur / 1959 -
For 12 years, Earvin "Magic" Johnson dominated the court as one of America's best basketball players. In 1991, he announced that he had the AIDS virus.
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Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Music Producer, Reality Television Star / 1959 -
Simon Cowell is a record producer and television personality known for his scathing critical remarks as a judge on the television show, "American Idol."
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Florence Joyner
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- Famous Epileptics
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Black Athletes
Florence Joyner
Track and Field Athlete / 1959 - 1998
Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails and amazing speed. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events.
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John McEnroe
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Hotheads
- Famous Lefties
John McEnroe
Tennis Player / 1959 -
John McEnroe is a world champion tennis player famous for his temperamental outbursts. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Marie Osmond
- In these groups:
- Donny and Marie Osmond
- USO Entertainers
- Weight Loss Winners
Marie Osmond
Theater Actress, Singer, Television Personality / 1959 -
Singer, actress, and television personality, Marie Osmond was half of the brother-and-sister duo Donny and Marie, with her brother Donny Osmond.
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Michael Kors
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Leos
Michael Kors
Fashion Designer, Model, Reality Television Star / 1959 -
Michael Kors is a fashion designer and judge on the television show, Project Runway. He designed the Michelle Obama's dress for her first official portrait.
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Abigail and John Adams
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- Abigail Adams
Abigail and John Adams
View groupDuring their courtship and marriage, John Adams and Abigail Smith Adams exchanged over 1,100 letters, many filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics considered an invaluable account of the Revolutionary War. Abigail, a fierce advocate of rights for women and African-Americans, was an important partner throughout John's political career. The couple lived on a farm in Quincy, Massachusetts, where they raised five children. Abigail died in 1818; John died in 1826, 16 months after their son, John Quincy Adams, was sworn in as the sixth President of the United States.
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Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
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- Paul McCartney
- Heather Mills
Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
View groupIn 2002, four years after the death of his wife Linda, former Beatle Paul McCartney married model Heather Mills—without a prenuptial agreement. After having a baby, the couple separated in 2006. Mills talked to the press, and the divorce turned bitter. In 2008, Mills walked away with $50 million.
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