Benjamin ThompsonAge: 84 architect who transformed Boston's dilapidated waterfront into the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a popular tourist attraction. He duplicated the concept with equal…
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Carly PattersonBorn: February 4, 1988American Gymnast Won gold in the women's all-around competition, a first for an American in a non-boycotted Olympics, and earned a silver in the team…
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(Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra)actressBorn: 11/19/1961Birthplace: Fairfield, Connecticut
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Chris PennAge: 40 character actor who played supporting—but memorable—roles in the films Reservoir Dogs, Starsky & Hutch, and Rush Hour. His brother is the actor Sean Penn. Died: Los…
Curt FloodBorn: Jan. 18, 1938Baseball OF played 15 years (1956-69,71) mainly with St. Louis; hit over .300 6 times with 7 Gold Gloves; refused trade to Phillies in 1969; lost challenge to…
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Kim StanleyAge: 76 versatile actress who bewitched Broadway audiences as a tomboy in Picnic, a spent chanteuse in Bus Stop, and a young single mother in The Traveling Lady. She earned Oscar…
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