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Saddam Hussein
- In these groups:
- The 69 Club
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in 1937
Saddam Hussein
World Leader / 1937 - 2006
As dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the Persian Gulf War in 1992. His downfall was a direct effect of the Iraq War, initiated by the U.S. in 2003. Hussein was executed in 2006.
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Artie Shaw
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- Blacklisted
- Numerous Nuptials
- Famous Geminis
Artie Shaw
Songwriter / 1910 - 2004
Artie Shaw was known for his role as a 1930's and 1940's jazz bandleader and clarinetist, known as the "King of the Clarinet".
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José Rizal
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Named José
José Rizal
Activist, Doctor, Journalist / 1861 - 1896
José Rizal was a patriot, physician and man of letters who was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement.
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Sonny Liston
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Boxers
Sonny Liston
Boxer / 1932 - 1970
Sonny Liston was introduced to boxing while serving time in a Missouri State penitentiary. He became a professional fighter in 1953.
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Amelia Bloomer
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Women's Rights Activists
- Famous Fashion Designers
Amelia Bloomer
Women's Rights Activist, Fashion Designer, Publisher, Journalist / 1818 - 1894
Amelia Bloomer was a women's rights activist. She advocated for changes in women's fashion that would be less restrictive. "Bloomers" are named after her.
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Rita Levi-Montalcini
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Rita Levi-Montalcini
Educator, Medical Professional, Neurologist, Academic Author / 1909 - 2012
Rita Levi-Montalcini shared the 1986 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine for her part in the discovery of a protein that stimulates nerve cell growth.
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profile name: José Rizal profile occupation: Activist, Doctor, Journalist
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profile name: Sonny Liston profile occupation: Boxer
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profile name: Artie Shaw profile occupation: Songwriter
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profile name: Amelia Bloomer profile occupation: Women's Rights Activist, Fashion Designer, Publisher, Journalist
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profile name: Rita Levi-Montalcini profile occupation: Educator, Medical Professional, Neurologist, Academic Author
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