Lois Mailou JonesAmerican painterBorn: Nov. 3, 1905Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Lois Mailou Jones was one of the premier African American artists of the 20th century. Her paintings incorporate…
Quincy Jonespop-soul composerBorn: 3/14/1933Birthplace: Chicago Grammy Award-winning pop-soul composer, arranger, instrumentalist and producer known for his behind-the-scenes influence in the music…
Marion JonesBorn: Oct. 12, 1975Track & Field American sprinter and former college basketball star at North Carolina; voted Women's Athlete of the Year by Track & Field News in 1997,98…
Shirley Jonesactress, signerBorn: 3/31/1934Birthplace: Smithton, Pennsylvania Perky blonde actress who got her start playing in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. She appeared in the film versions of…
Chuck JonesanimatorBorn: Sept. 21, 1912Birthplace: Spokane, Washington Jones was the animator of such classic cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Elmer Fudd. Jones spent 30 of…
Ben A. JonesBorn: Dec. 31, 1882Horse racing Calumet Farm trainer (1939-47); saddled 6 Kentucky Derby champions, including 2 Triple Crown winners—Whirlaway in 1941 and Citation in '48.Died:…
Roy Jones Jr.Born: Jan. 16, 1969Boxing robbed of gold medal at 1988 Olympics on a scoring error; still voted Outstanding Boxer of the Games; won IBF middleweight crown, beating Bernard…
Jonah JonesAge: 91 Grammy Award–winning trumpeter and nightclub performer whose recordings include “On the Street Where You Live” and “Baubles, Bangles, and Beads.” Died: Manhattan, April 30…
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