History
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Hedy Lamarr: Actress and Frequency-Hopping Inventor
Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000) was an Austrian-American actress and inventor who co-created frequency-hopping technology that became foundational to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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Bobby Bonds: Baseball’s Power-Speed Pioneer
Bobby Bonds (1946–2003) was the first MLB player to achieve 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases five times. Father…
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Gina Cigna: Italian Dramatic Soprano of La Scala
Gina Cigna (1900–2001) was a French-Italian dramatic soprano who became a leading performer at La Scala Milan and major opera…
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Hans Krebs: Biochemist and Nobel Prize Winner
Hans Krebs (1900–1981) was a German-born British biochemist who discovered the citric acid cycle and won the Nobel Prize in…
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Gideon Welles: Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy
Gideon Welles (1802–1878) was U.S. Secretary of the Navy under Lincoln, implementing the blockade that crippled the Confederacy and contributed…
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Leroy Anderson: Master of Light Orchestral Music
Leroy Anderson (1908–1975) was an American composer of light concert pieces for orchestra. His instrumental hit 'Blue Tango' was the…
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Billy Strayhorn: Duke Ellington’s Musical Partner
Billy Strayhorn (1915–1967) was a jazz composer and arranger who collaborated with Duke Ellington for 25 years, creating "Take the…
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Vera-Ellen: Hollywood’s Versatile Dancer and Singer
Vera-Ellen (1921–1981) was an American dancer and actress known for White Christmas and collaborations with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
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George Szell: Master of the Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell (1897–1970) was an Austro-Hungarian conductor who transformed the Cleveland Orchestra into one of the world's greatest symphonic ensembles.
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Eric Portman: British Actor of Distinctive Voice
Eric Portman (1901–1969) was an English actor best known for Powell and Pressburger films and his Tony-nominated role in Separate…
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Ken Curtis: Festus Haggen of Gunsmoke
Ken Curtis (1916–1991) was an American actor and singer best known for playing Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke for 11 years.…
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Robert Carrier: British Chef and Culinary Pioneer
Robert Carrier (1923–2006) was a British restaurateur and cookery writer who influenced twentieth-century culinary culture through his restaurants and published…
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Tess Harper: From Arkansas Teacher to Oscar Nominee
Tess Harper is an American actress born in 1950, nominated for Golden Globe and Academy Awards for Tender Mercies and…
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Sophie Guillemin: French Actress and Filmmaker
Sophie Guillemin is a French actress born in 1977, known for her César-nominated roles in L'Ennui and Harry, un ami…
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Douglas Fairbanks Sr.: The King of Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (1883–1939) was an American actor and "The King of Hollywood," famous for playing Zorro and co-founding United…
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