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Nov 9, 2009
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People in the News

Find out who made headlines in any given year. From politicians to musicians to "reality-tv" stars, read these short biographies about a variety of individuals.

famous figures Jackie Robinson Jane Goodall Cheryl Miller Mahatma Ghandi Morgan Freeman Amelia Earhart Nelson Mandela Frida Kahlo Madeline Albright Tiger Woods Susan B. Anthony Thurgood Marshall

2009 People in the News

2008 People in the News

2007 People in the News

2006 People in the News

2005 People in the News

2004 People in the News

2003 People in the News

2002 People in the News

2001 People in the News

2000 People in the News

1999 People in the News

1998 People in the News

1997 People in the News

See also: Year in Review 2008

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