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1. Born in 1913, this man produced one of the most significant sporting performances of all time in the pictured stadium. He died on March 31, 1980 at the age of 66. Who was he?
2. He won his third Best Director Oscar in 1959 and simultaneously became the first person to direct three Best Picture winners, a record not equalled more than half a century later. He died on July 27, 1981 at the age of 79. Who is he?
3. Born in 1906, he came to power in 1964 and remained in charge until his death on November 10, 1982. The second-longest reign in control of his country, his legacy is one of military expansion coupled with economic and social stagnation. Who was this national leader?
4. Born in 1911 in Mississippi, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner is widely acknowledged as one of the most important American playwrights of the 20th century. He died on February 25, 1983 at the age of 71. Who is he?
5. This Washington DC-born singer/musician/songwriter helped shape the early sound of Motown. He released his first album in 1961 and enjoyed some early success in the US R&B chart, but it was not until 1968 that he became an international star, with the release of his signature single that topped mainstream charts on both sides of the Atlantic. He died on April 1, 1984 aged just 44. Who is he?
6. Born in 1915, this actor, director, writer and producer is a legend of theatre, radio and film. His 1938 radio broadcast is one of the most famous of all time and his best-known film is ranked as one of the greatest ever. He died October 10, 1985 aged 70. Who is he?
7. Born in 1887, this American artist is best known for her depictions of flowers, the skyscrapers of New York City and for New Mexico landscapes. The photo shows Pedernal Mountain in New Mexico, a scene that this artist painted numerous times. Her ashes were also scattered here following her death at the age of 98 on March 6, 1986. Who is this?
8. "Can't sing. Can't act. Balding. Can dance a little." So, apparently, read the report of an RKO Radio Pictures screen-test in the early 1930s. The 1999 AFI's poll of "50 greatest screen legends in American film history" ranked him number five in the men's category. As a dancer, he was unrivalled. He died on June 22, 1987 aged 88. Who is he?
9. This Texas-born singer with a background in rockabilly/country had more than 20 singles in the US Billboard Top 40 in the early 1960s. Shortly before suffering a fatal heart attack aged just 52 on December 6, 1988 he had joined supergroup the "Traveling Wilburys". Who is this iconic singer?
10. Born in 1907, he is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest actors of his and, perhaps any, generation. He is honoured with the pictured statue outside the National Theatre in London. He dominated the British stage at the height of his career, made more than 50 films and even enjoyed success on the small screen in later life. He died on July 11, 1989 aged 82. Who is he?
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