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Where We Show You Some Of The Famous Deaths in History March 21
Pocahontas
Full Name: Matoaka
Profession: American Indian Princess
Nationality: Native American
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Biography: Notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.
In a well-known historical anecdote, she is said to have saved the life of an Indian captive, Englishman John Smith, in 1607 by placing her head upon his own when her father raised his war club to execute him.
Captured by the English during Anglo-Indian hostilities in 1613, she converted to Christianity and took the name Rebecca Rolfe.
In April 1614, she married tobacco planter John Rolfe in whose arms she died of an unknown illness at just 22.
Birthplace: Werowocomoco, Virginia, USA
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Died: March 21, 1617
Cause of Death: Unknown illness
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Married Life
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1614-04-05 American Indian princess Pocahontas and daughter of chief Powhatan marries English colonist John Rolfe
Historical Events
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2023-01-05 Pocahontas revealed as the 12th great-grandmother of actor Edward Norton on PBS's "Finding Your Roots"
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Joseph E. Johnston
Profession: US Army Officer and Confederate General
Nationality: American
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Biography: Serving with distinction as an officer in the United States Army in the American-Mexican War and the Seminole Wars, Johnston joined the Confederate Army and became one of its most senior commanders during the American Civil War.
He clashed with Confederate president Jefferson Davis, who often criticized him for his lack of aggressiveness. After a series of military failures, Davis relieved him of command.
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Born: February 3, 1807
Birthplace: Farmville, Virginia, USA
Star Sign: Aquarius
Died: March 21, 1891 (aged 84)
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Historical Events
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1863-12-16 Braxton Bragg is replaced by Joseph E. Johnston as commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee
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1865-04-18 Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrenders to General William T. Sherman in North Carolina
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Willis Reed
Profession: NBA Center and Power Forward
Nationality: American
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Biography: Spent his entire professional playing career (1964–1974) with the New York Knicks, winning the NBA Championship twice.
In 1997, he was voted as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
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Born: June 25, 1942
Birthplace: Hico, Louisiana, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Died: March 21, 2023 (aged 80)
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Historical Events
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1970-01-20 20th NBA All-Star Game, Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa: East beats West, 142-135; MVP: Willis Reed, NY Knicks, C; Tom and Dick Van Arsdale, first brothers to play in same NBA All-Star Game
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1976-10-21 NY Knicks retire 1st number, # 19, Willis Reed
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Weird Fact
Loneliness can shorten a person's life expectancy by 15 years.
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Matthew Broderick
Profession: Actor
Nationality: American
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Biography: Among other roles, Broderick played the title character in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", voiced Simba in "The Lion King", and portrayed Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of "The Producers".
Born: March 21, 1962
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Age: 62 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
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Married Life
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1997-05-19 Film and stage actor Matthew Broderick (35) weds Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker (32) in New York
Historical Events
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1994-06-15 Disney's animated musical film "The Lion King" opens in theaters with $42 million
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2001-06-03 55th Tony Awards: "The Producers" (musical) and "Proof" (play) win