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Joe Jackson
(Talent Manager)
Joe Jackson
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Birthdate: July 26, 1928
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Fountain Hill, Arkansas, United States
Died: June 27, 2018
Talent manager Joe Jackson was the patriarch of the Jackson family and managed The Jackson 5, which included his son Michael Jackson and daughter Janet Jackson, who grew up to be legendary artists. Joe owned Joe Jackson Productions. He was also a Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee. 
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Rachel Robinson
(Widow of Professional Baseball Player Jackie Robinson)
Rachel Robinson
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Birthdate: July 19, 1922
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Rachel Robinson is an American retired professor and registered nurse. She is best known as the widow of the popular baseball player, Jackie Robinson. She is credited with founding the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides leadership and educational opportunities for minority students. Rachel Robinson has been portrayed in a couple of films.

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Earl Woods
(Father of Tiger Woods)
Earl Woods
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Birthdate: March 5, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Died: May 3, 2006

Better known as the father of renowned golfer Tiger Woods, Earl Woods had initially been a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. He excelled in baseball in college and learned to play golf much later, at 42. Addicted to the sport, he taught it to his son, who later became a golf legend.

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Alberta Williams King
(Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mother)
Alberta Williams King
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Birthdate: September 13, 1904
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: June 30, 1974
 5 
Trey Smith
(American Actor, Singer and Son of Actor Will Smith and His First Wife Sheree Zampino)
Trey Smith
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Birthdate: November 11, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Auma Obama
(Kenyan-British Journalist, Community Activist and Half-Sister of Barack Obama)
Auma Obama
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Birthdate: 1960 AD
Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
Auma Obama is a Kenyan-British journalist, community activist, author, and sociologist. She is also famous as the half-sister of former American President Barack Obama. Auma Obama is perhaps best known for her association with a non-profit organization called Sauti Kuu Foundation, where she serves as the executive chairwoman. The organization aims at helping orphans struggling with poverty in Kenya.
 7 
Sarah Kyolaba
(Idi Amin's 5th & last-surviving wife & First Lady of Uganda)
Sarah Kyolaba
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Birthdate: 1955 AD
Birthplace: Kampala, Uganda
Died: June 11, 2015
 8 
Malik Obama
(Former President Barack Obama's half-brother)
Malik Obama
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Birthdate: 1958
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
 9 
Rachel Ruto
(William Ruto's Wife)
Rachel Ruto
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Birthdate: November 20, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kakamega, Kenya
 10 
Tatiana Rusesabagina
(Paul Rusesabagina's wife)
Tatiana Rusesabagina
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Birthdate: October 24, 1958
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Butare, Rwanda
 11 
Pauletta Washington
(American Actress and the Wife of Actor and Director Denzel Washington)
Pauletta Washington
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Birthdate: September 28, 1950
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newton, North Carolina, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 12 
Anna Kingsley
(Landowner)
Anna Kingsley
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Birthdate: July 18, 1793
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Senegal
Died: June 30, 1870
 13 
Pauline Opango
(Former activist, wife of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo)
Pauline Opango
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Birthdate: January 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Died: December 23, 2014
 14 
Chantal Compaoré
(Wife of former President Blaise Compaoré)
Chantal Compaoré
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Birthdate: 1962 AD
Birthplace: Dabou, Ivory Coast
 15 
Brahim Déby
(Idriss Déby's son)
Brahim Déby
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Birthdate: June 6, 1980
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chad
Died: July 2, 2007
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Edith Lucie Bongo
(Physician)
Edith Lucie Bongo
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Birthdate: March 10, 1964
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Died: March 14, 2009
 17 
Lipolelo Thabane
(Wife of prime minister Tom Thabane)
Lipolelo Thabane
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Birthdate: 1959 AD
Birthplace: Basutoland, Lesotho
Died: June 14, 2017
 18 
Betty Kaunda
(Kenneth Kaunda's wife)
Betty Kaunda
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Birthdate: November 17, 1928
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chinsali, Zambia
Died: September 18, 2012
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Kimberly Woodruff
(Wife of Famous American Rapper and Actor, Ice Cube)
Kimberly Woodruff
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Birthdate: September 23, 1970
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: California, United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Theresa Kufuor
(Former First Lady)
Theresa Kufuor
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Birthdate: October 25, 1935
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Wenchi, Ghana
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Zahara Jolie-Pitt
(Adopted Daughter of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt)
Zahara Jolie-Pitt
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Birthdate: January 8, 2005
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Awasa, Ethiopia
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Pamela Mboya
(Kenyan Diplomat, Political Activist and the Wife of Tom Mboya, One of the Founding Father's of Kenya)
Pamela Mboya
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Birthdate: 1938 AD
Birthplace: Maseno, Kenya
Died: January 26, 2009
Pamela Mboya was a Kenyan diplomat and political activist. She is best remembered as the wife of Tom Mboya, who is counted among the founding fathers of Kenya. Pamela Mboya became an iconic figure in Kenya during the 1970s after images of her grieving the death of her husband in 1969 spread like wildfire throughout the country; Tom was assassinated.   
 23 
Jasmine Jordan
(Michael Jordan’s Daughter)
Jasmine Jordan
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Birthdate: December 7, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
 24 
Jackie Christie
(American Reality TV Star, Fashion Designer And Wife of Basketball Coach Doug Christie)
Jackie Christie
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Birthdate: July 7, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Ashley Thompson
(American Businesswoman and the Wife of Former Football Player Peyton Manning)
Ashley Thompson
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Birthdate: 1974 AD
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Lakiha Spicer
(Third Wife of Former Professional Boxer Mike Tyson)
Lakiha Spicer
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Birthdate: 1977 AD
Birthplace: Philadelphia, United States
 27 
Jason Simpson
(O. J. Simpson's Son)
Jason Simpson
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Birthdate: April 21, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
 28 
Hannah Momoh
(First Lady of Sierra Leone From 1985 to 1992)
Hannah Momoh
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Birthplace: Sierra Leone
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Apphia Clara Manjoro
(Bishop Bartholomew Manjoro's wife)
Apphia Clara Manjoro
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Birthdate: August 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Gutu, Zimbabwe
Died: April 12, 2016
 30 
Leonidas So Cool
(Son of Royalty Johnson)
Leonidas So Cool
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Birthdate: March 19, 2009
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: United States
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Angela Simmons
(American Reality Star and Daughter of Rapper Joseph Simmons)
Angela Simmons
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Birthdate: September 18, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Kesha Ward
(Wife of Rapper and Hip-Hop Legend 2 Chainz)
Kesha Ward
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Birthdate: May 8, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, the United States
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David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie
(Madonna's Adopted Son)
David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie
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Birthdate: September 24, 2005
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Malawai
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Katia Washington
(Daughter of Film Producer and Actor Denzel Washington)
Katia Washington
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Birthdate: November 27, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Tomeeka Robyn Bracy
(Wife of American Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Stevie Wonder)
Tomeeka Robyn Bracy
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Birthdate: November 10, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Virginia, United States
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Ronnie Turner
(American Actor and Son of Legendary Singer Tina Turner and Musician Ike Turner)
Ronnie Turner
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Birthdate: October 27, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: December 8, 2022
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Bria Murphy
(American Model, Actress and Daughter of the Actor Eddie Murphy)
Bria Murphy
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Birthdate: November 18, 1989
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
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Arnelle Simpson
(Daughter of Former Football Player O. J. Simpson)
Arnelle Simpson
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Birthdate: December 4, 1968
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: United States
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Gekyume Onfroy
(XXXTentacion's Son)
Gekyume Onfroy
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Birthdate: January 26, 2019
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Florida, United States
 40 
Shareef Jackson
(Ice Cube's Son)
Shareef Jackson
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Birthdate: November 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: United States
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Ata Johnson
(Dwayne Johnson's Mother)
Ata Johnson
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Birthdate: October 25, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hawaii
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Aaren Simpson
(Daughter of Former American Football Player O. J. Simpson)
Aaren Simpson
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Birthdate: September 24, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: California, United States
Died: August 26, 1979
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Brandi Harvey
(Steve Harvey's Daughter)
Brandi Harvey
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Birthdate: August 20, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: United States of America
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Aisha Morris
(Singer-songwriter)
Aisha Morris
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Birthdate: February 2, 1975
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
 45 
Rasheda Ali
(Author, Speaker and Daughter of Boxer Muhammad Ali)
Rasheda Ali
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Birthdate: 1970 AD
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Ava Dash
(American Philanthropist and Author)
Ava Dash
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Birthdate: December 7, 1999
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Emani Asghedom
(Nipsey Hussle's Daughter)
Emani Asghedom
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Birthdate: 2011 AD
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
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Gianna Bryant
(Kobe Bryant's daughter)
Gianna Bryant
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Birthdate: May 1, 2006
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United State
Died: January 26, 2020
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Christiana Barkley
(Charles Barkley's Daughter)
Christiana Barkley
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Birthdate: 1989 AD
Birthplace: New York City, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ahmed Hirsi
(Ilhan Omar's Husband)
Ahmed Hirsi
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Birthplace: Somalia