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Profile of the Day: Napoleon III

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Published: April 20, 2026 17:05

On this day in 1808, Napoleon III was born in Paris, France. The nephew and only heir to Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon was the first Head of State of France to hold the title of President. After being barred from running for a second term, he organized a…

Profile of the Day: Benjamin Franklin

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Published: April 17, 2026 10:05

On this day in 1790, Benjamin Franklin died at the age of 84. One of the United States’ most influential Founding Fathers, Franklin was also a renowned polymath. He was not only a notable politician and diplomat, but also an author, inventor, philosopher,…

Profile of the Day: Charlie Chaplin

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Published: April 16, 2026 16:45

On this day in 1889, Charlie Chaplin was born in London England. One of the biggest stars of the Silent Era, Chaplin is remembered as a pioneer and one the most important figures of the early film industry. Image: Charlie Chaplin / Library of Congress The…

Profile of the Day: Leonardo da Vinci

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Published: April 15, 2026 16:00

On this day in 1452, Renaissance Man Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci in the Republic of Florence. Image: Leonardo da Vinci / Library of Congress A gifted and extremely talented individual, da Vinci’s genius ranged from science, arts, mathematics,…

Profile of the Day: Anne Sullivan

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Published: April 14, 2026 16:35

On this day in 1866, American educator Anne Sullivan was born. Best remembered as the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller, Sullivan taught Keller, who was blind and deaf, to communicate and read Braille. Image: Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan /…

Profile of the Day: Thomas Jefferson

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Published: April 13, 2026 16:50

Are you related to a Founding Father of the United States? On this day in 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born at his family home in Virginia. Image: Thomas Jefferson / Wikimedia Commons The third of ten children, Jefferson was born into one of the most…

Perfectly Frame Photos in the Family Tree with Geni’s New Photo Cropping Tool

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Published: April 10, 2026 22:13

Genealogists know that a picture is worth a thousand words. There is something truly special about putting a face to a name in your family tree. This brings our ancestors to life and connects us more deeply to our shared history. However, we know it can be…

Profile of the Day: Joseph Pulitzer

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Published: April 10, 2026 16:05

On this day in 1847, newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer was born. Today he best known for establishing the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, which is awarded annually for excellence in American journalism. Image: Joseph Pulitzer / Library of Congress Pulitzer…

Profile of the Day: Robert E. Lee

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Published: April 9, 2026 16:55

On this day in 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively bringing an end to the American Civil War. Image: General Robert E. Lee surrenders / Library of Congress Lee served as Confederate…

Profile of the Day: Betty Ford

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Published: April 8, 2026 16:05

On this day in 1918, former First Lady and activist Betty Ford was born. Image: Betty Ford / Library of Congress She was born Elizabeth Anne Bloomer on April 8, 1918 in Chicago Illinois to Hortense Neahr and William Stephenson Bloomer, a traveling…

Profile of the Day: Will Keith Kellogg

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Published: April 7, 2026 16:25

Do you enjoy a bowl of corn flakes for breakfast? On this day in 1860, Will Keith Kellogg, breakfast cereal inventor and founder of the Kellogg Company, was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. Image: Kellogg’s corn flakes / State Library and Archives of…