She won the National Book Award in 1984 for her story collection, “Victory Over Japan.”
Born February 20
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They had a No. 1 hit in 1981 with “Fantastic Voyage.”
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He won gold medals in pole vault at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.
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He fought Muhammad Ali to a draw in 1976.
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His golf courses hosted high-profile PGA tournaments.
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Her fashion line was popular on the Home Shoppping Network.
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He was the first Black star to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
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He also starred in “White Collar” and had a recurring role on “Hawaii Five-0.”
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He was one of only 10 drivers to win the race three times.
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Smith was U.S. ambassador to Ireland during the 1990s, working toward peace in Northern Ireland.
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