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Famous People Who Died on January 1
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Hank Williams
- In these groups:
- Country Legends
- Country Music Pioneers
- Musical Monikers
Hank Williams
Songwriter, Singer / 1923 - 1953
Hank Williams became one of America's first country music superstars, with hits like "Your Cheatin' Heart," before his early death at 29.
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Cesar Romero
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Actors
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Cesar Romero
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Dancer / 1907 - 1994
Actor and dancer Cesar Romero performed in movies from the '30s through the '60s. He became a pop culture icon in the 1966 Batman television series.
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Shirley Chisholm
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Groundbreaking Women
- Influential Women of Washington
Shirley Chisholm
U.S. Representative / 1924 - 2005
Shirley Chisholm was the first black congresswoman, and the first African-American woman to make a bid for the U.S. Presidency.
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Fred West
- In these groups:
- Infamous Serial Killers
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Fred
Fred West
Murderer / 1941 - 1995
Fred West is best known for the gruesome murders and brutal sexual assaults in 1960's and 1970's England.
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Helen Wills Moody
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Tennis Players
- Famous Coaches
Helen Wills Moody
Coach, Tennis Player / 1905 - 1998
Tennis player Helen Wills Moody was the first female athlete to become an international star, winning 31 Grand Slam titles during her career.
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Edward Weston
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Artists
Edward Weston
Photographer / 1886 - 1958
Edward Weston's photography captured organic forms and texture. Portraits of his family taken in the 1940s are some of his best work.
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profile name: Shirley Chisholm profile occupation: U.S. Representative
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profile name: Fred West profile occupation: Murderer
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profile name: Cesar Romero profile occupation: Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Dancer
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profile name: Helen Wills Moody profile occupation: Coach, Tennis Player
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