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Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson

Musician · born August 29, 1958 · died 2009

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Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 24Notable work: ThrillerNovember 30, 1982
  2. ~26Received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year1984
  3. 25Received the Grammy Award for Record of the YearFebruary 28, 1984
  4. ~28Received the Grammy Award for Song of the Year1986
  5. 29Notable work: BadAugust 31, 1987
  6. ~35Received the Grammy Legend Award1993
  7. ~43Named Rock and Roll Hall of Fame2001

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Brian Chesky
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Brian Chesky

Entrepreneur · Airbnb · hospitality

1981 · United States

$9.2Bolder estimate, as of 2025 · Forbes

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Richard Attenborough

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1923–2014 · United Kingdom

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0012–0041 · Ancient Rome

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John McCain

Politician

1936–2018 · United States

John Sidney McCain III was an American politician and naval officer who represented Arizona in the United States Congress for over 35 years, first as a U.S. representative from 1983 to 1987, then as a U.S. senator from 1987 until his death in 2018.

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Ingrid Bergman

Actor

1915–1982 · Sweden

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