George Michael
English singer-songwriter and producer
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Achieved international fame as a member of the pop duo Wham! and as a solo artist after launching a successful solo career. Gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with albums such as 'Faith' and 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1'. 'Faith' included hits like 'Father Figure' and 'One More Try', helping to define the sound of the era. Also contributed to numerous charitable causes through music and activism.
Sold over 100 million records worldwide
Won two Grammy Awards
Achieved seven number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100
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Born
June 25th, 1242 784 years ago
Died
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Born
June 25th, 1903 123 years ago
Died
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Born
June 25th, 1898 128 years ago
Died
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Silent film actress and investor
Born
June 25th, 1900 126 years ago
Died
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Born
June 25th, 1884 142 years ago
Died
1979 47 years ago — 95 years old
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Brazilian politician and general
Born
January 15th, 1918 108 years ago
Died
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Born
August 9th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
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Born
March 29th, 1896 130 years ago
Died
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Born
April 27th, 1922 104 years ago
Died
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Born
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Died
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Born
February 17th, 1923 103 years ago
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