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Ted Turner
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Ted Turner

Entrepreneur · World Championship Wrestling · born November 19, 1938 · died 2026

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Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television.

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  1. ~27Founded Turner Broadcasting System1965
  2. 41Founded CNNJune 1, 1980
  3. 47Founded Turner EntertainmentAugust 4, 1986
  4. 49Founded World Championship WrestlingOctober 11, 1988
  5. ~53Named Time Person of the Year1991
  6. ~60Named Peabody Awards1998

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Jack Dorsey

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1976 · United States

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1831–1881 · United States

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Actor

1962 · United States

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Indira Gandhi

Politician

1917–1984 · India

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Martin Luther

Musician

1483–1546 · Holy Roman Empire

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Calvin Klein

Entrepreneur · Calvin Klein · fashion

1942 · United States

Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer. In 1968, he launched the company that later became Calvin Klein. In addition to clothing, he has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewellery.

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