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Herbert A. Simon Biography

Herbert A. SimonHerbert Alexander Simonsocial scientist and economistBorn: 6/15/1916Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin polymath who won several awards, including the 1978 Nobel Prize in…

Golda Meir

Name at birth: Goldie MabovitchGolda Meir was the fourth prime minister of Israel and one of the most visible women in international affairs for nearly two decades. Born in Russia but raised in…

Spencer Tracy Biography

Spencer TracyactorBorn: 4/5/1900Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Academy Award-winning actor who often played opposite his lover, Katharine Hepburn. His films include Boys Town (1938), Woman of the…

David Zucker Biography

David Zuckerproducer, writer, director, actorBorn: 10/16/1947Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Zucker and his brother Jerry make quite the comedy team. They are partners in Zucker Brothers Productions…

Tom Snyder

Tom Snyder radio and television personality Born: 5/12/1936 Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Died: 7/29/2007 Snyder…

Tom Snyder Biography

Tom Snyder radio and television personality Born: 5/12/1936 Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Died: 7/29/2007 Snyder…

Jerry Zucker Biography

Jerry Zucker producer, writer, director, actor Born: 3/11/1950Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin   Jerry teams with his brother, David, in Zucker Brothers Productions. The brothers are best known…

Dwyane Wade

Name at birth: Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr.Three years after he joined the NBA, guard Dwyane Wade led the Miami Heat to the 2006 championship and drew early comparisons to basketball legend Michael Jordan…

Gilda Radner Biography

Gilda RadnercomedienneBorn: 6/28/1946Birthplace: Detroit Emmy Award-winning television, film and stage comedienne who is best remembered for her appearances on Saturday Night Live (1975–80). Her…

Jeffrey Dahmer

Serial killer Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer is infamous for the grisly way he dismembered and cannibalized his many victims. Police in Milwaukee, Wisconsin arrested Dahmer on 22 July 1991 while…