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Famous People Who Died in January
Meet famous people such as Johnny Carson, Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, and Audrey Hepburn, who died in the month of January.
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Coco Chanel
- In these groups:
- Fantastically French
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Coco Chanel
Fashion Designer / 1883 - 1971
With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.
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Amelia Earhart
- In these groups:
- Daring Female Adventurers
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Mysterious Deaths
Amelia Earhart
Pilot / 1897 - 1939
Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, mysteriously disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.
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Mahatma Gandhi
- In these groups:
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Libras
- Famous Antiwar Activists
Mahatma Gandhi
Anti-War Activist / 1869 - 1948
Mahatmas Gandhi was the primary leader of India's independence movement and also the architect of a form of civil disobedience that would influence the world.
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Al Capone
- In these groups:
- Infamous Mobsters
- Ugly Inside and Out
- Famous Capricorns
Al Capone
Organized Crime Boss / 1899 - 1947
A child from an Italian immigrant family, Al Capone (a.k.a. 'Scarface') rose to infamy as the leader of the Chicago mafia during the Prohibition era.
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Audrey Hepburn
- In these groups:
- EGOT Winners
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Taureans
Audrey Hepburn
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Philanthropist / 1929 - 1993
Actress Audrey Hepburn, star of Breakfast at Tiffany's, remains one of Hollywood's greatest style icons and one of the world's most successful actresses.
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Marco Polo
- In these groups:
- Famous Explorers
- Famous Italians
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Marco Polo
Explorer, Journalist / 1254 - 1324
Venetian merchant and adventurer Marco Polo traveled from Europe to Asia from 1271 to 1295. He wrote Il Milione, known in English as The Travels of Marco Polo.
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profile name: Coco Chanel profile occupation: Fashion Designer
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profile name: Mahatma Gandhi profile occupation: Anti-War Activist
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profile name: Al Capone profile occupation: Organized Crime Boss
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profile name: Amelia Earhart profile occupation: Pilot
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profile name: Audrey Hepburn profile occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress, Philanthropist
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profile name: Marco Polo profile occupation: Explorer, Journalist
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