Her slim frame was a surprising departure from the style of the times.
Born 1927
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She was a longtime professor at Spelman College.
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He was an airplane mechanic in the 99th Fighter Squadron.
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He developed “modern portfolio theory.”
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He sang the easy listening hit “My Cup Runneth Over.”
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His short films proved infamous and influential.
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He starred in “Carmen Jones” and “Island in the Sun.”
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She invented the multispectral scanner that takes detailed images of Earth from orbit.
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He led the Vikings to four Super Bowl appearances.
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She broke 18 world marathon swimming records.