Lucy Thomas was born on March 2nd, 1989 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Michael and Sarah Thomas. Her father worked as an accountant and her mother was an elementary school teacher. Lucy was the oldest of three children, with younger brothers James and Henry born in 1991 and 1994, respectively. The family lived in a … Read more
Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Joseph R. Biden Sr. and Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Biden. His parents were working class Catholics. Biden was one of four siblings. When he was 10 years old in 1953, Biden’s family moved to Claymont, Delaware where his father found work as a used … Read more
Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues during the modern era. His courage and excellence on the field opened the door for the integration of professional sports in America. Where … Read more
Barack Obama II served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Obama made history as the first African-American president and implemented major policy changes during his two terms, including the Affordable Care Act. This article provides a comprehensive biography of Barack Obama’s personal background, education, early career, rise to the … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were David Poe Jr. and Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe, both traveling actors. Edgar had an older brother named William and a younger sister named Rosalie. His father abandoned the family in 1810 and his mother died of tuberculosis in 1811 in … Read more
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey. Her mother was a housemaid and her father was a coal miner, barber, and city councilman. She had a difficult childhood dealing with poverty and sexual abuse. Family and Living Conditions Oprah lived with her grandmother Hattie Mae … Read more
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the first child of Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball Washington. As a young boy, Washington received a basic education at local schools and was also tutored at home. He showed an aptitude for mathematics but never received a … Read more
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco, California. His birth parents, Joanne Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali, were two graduate students from Wisconsin who gave him up for adoption. Steve was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs, a lower-middle class couple, and was raised in Mountain View, California. As a young boy, … Read more
Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Her father, Scott Swift, worked as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch. Her mother, Andrea Swift (née Finlay), previously worked as a mutual fund marketing executive. Taylor has a younger brother named Austin. When Taylor was young, her family moved to Wyomissing, Pennsylvania where … Read more
A Martinez is a prolific American film and television actor, singer, writer and producer best known for his portrayal of Cruz Castillo in the long running ABC daytime drama Santa Barbara, for which he won a Daytime Emmy. Over a career spanning more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, Martinez has showcased his versatility … Read more