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Neil Youngsinger; songwriter; guitaristBorn: 11/12/1945Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada From his work with Buffalo Springfield (1966–68) and Crosby, Stills, and Nash in the 1960s and…
Bob Hope(Leslie Townes Hope)actor, comedianBorn: 5/29/1903Birthplace: Eltham, England American film, radio and television comedian known for his topical jokes, quick delivery and long career…
Marjorie Reynolds(Marjorie Goodspeed)actressBorn: 8/12/1921Birthplace: Buhl, Idaho Reynolds began acting in silent films as a child. Her best-known film appearance was in Holiday Inn (1942),…
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(Encyclopedia) MiriamMiriammĭrˈēəm [key], in the Bible. 1 Sister of Moses and Aaron. After the crossing of the Sea of Reeds, she led the women in the song of Miriam. Later she sided with Aaron…
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