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Alan Greenspan
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Alan Greenspan

Entrepreneur · born March 6, 1926 · died 2026

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Alan Greenspan was an American economist who served as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. He worked as a private adviser and provided consulting for firms through his company, Greenspan Associates LLC.

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  1. 61Became Chair of the Federal ReserveAugust 11, 1987
  2. ~79Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom2005

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1947–2025 · United States

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Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O'Neal

Entrepreneur

1972 · United States

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David Gilmour
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Musician

1944 · United Kingdom

David Jon Gilmour is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known for being the lead guitarist of the English rock band Pink Floyd. He joined in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett.

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Connie Britton
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Connie Britton

Actor

1967 · United States

Connie Britton is an American actress. Her accolades include nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. She gained prominence for her roles in the television series Spin City (1996–2000), The West Wing (2001), and 24 (2006).

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Sam Bankman-Fried

Entrepreneur · FTX

1992 · United States

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