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Profile of the Day: Lou Gehrig

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Published: June 19, 2025 10:40

Today we remember baseball legend Lou Gehrig, who was born on this day in 1903. Considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, Gehrig was nicknamed “the Iron Horse” for his durability. He set the record for most consecutive games played and…

Profile of the Day: Paul McCartney

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Published: June 18, 2025 17:00

Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Today the legendary musician turns 83. Image: Paul McCartney / Library of Congress Jams Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, England. His mother, Mary Patricia Mohin, was a midwife and his father, James…

Profile of the Day: Henrik Wergeland

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Published: June 17, 2025 17:45

On this day in 1808, Norwegian poet, playwright, and historian Henrik Wergeland was born. Remembered as one of Norway’s foremost poets, Wergeland is often regarded as a symbol of the country’s independence. Image: Henrik Wergeland / National Library of…

Profile of the Day: Barbara McClintock

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Published: June 16, 2025 17:35

On this day in 1902, American scientist Barbara McClintock was born. In 1983, McClintock was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of genetic transposition. Image: Barbara McClintock / Smithsonian Institution Archives, Flickr…

New Relationship Path Diagrams for Geni Pro Users

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Published: June 13, 2025 17:12

We’re happy to announce an exciting new feature exclusive to Geni Pro subscribers – Relationship Path Diagrams! These easy-to-read visualizations offer a fresh way to explore how any two people are connected to others in the World Family Tree.  Whether…

Profile of the Day: William Butler Yeats

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Published: June 13, 2025 17:00

Image: William Butler Yeats / Library of Congress On June 13, 1865, Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats was born. Named one of the greatest writers of 20th century literature, Yeats became the first Irishman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in…

Profile of the Day: Anne Frank

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Published: June 12, 2025 16:00

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank Image: Anne Frank / Wikimedia Commons Today we remember Anne Frank, who was born on this day 96 years ago. Annelies Marie Frank was born on June…

Profile of the Day: Judy Garland

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Published: June 10, 2025 16:20

Do you remember watching The Wizard of Oz? Today we remember legendary actress Judy Garland, who was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Image: Judy Garland / Wikimedia Commons Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm to Ethel Marion and Francis…

Profile of the Day: Michael J. Fox

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Published: June 9, 2025 17:20

Happy birthday to Michael J. Fox! Today the actor and advocate turns 64. Image: Michael J. Fox / Photo by Alan Light, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Fox was born on June 9, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Willam Fox and Phylis Piper. Although his…