Nobel PrizeGeminis are known for their intelligence and intellect, therefore it is not surprising that there are a number of Gemini Noble Prize winners. These include German pharmacologist Otto Loewi, born today in 1873. Loewi won the Noble Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1936 for his discovery ofacetylcholine - a significant discovery which has helped enhance medical therapy.  Loewi has also often been named as the "father of Neuroscience".  

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Thomas HardyGeminis are normally optimistic and entertaining people but the novels of the famous author Thomas Hardy, born today in 1840, did not show life in a happy go lucky way. Most of Hardy's books showed his characters struggling against their circumstances, passions and tragedy in the semi-fictional English county of Wessex.  

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Marilyn MonroeGeminis are good entertainers and if you are celebrating your birthday today, you share the day with some very entertaining Geminis. Born today in 1926 is probably one of the most famous actresses and recognised people in the world, Marilyn Monroe.  Monroe had the typical Gemini trait of harboring two types of personalities:  on the one hand she was gregarious and lively, while inside she was shy and harbored many demons.

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The most famous Gemini in the world?If your celebrating your birthday today, you share it with one of the best known and highly regarded former U.S Presidents, John F. Kennedy, born today in 1917. Despite only being in office for two years before his assassination, his administration saw some important events in American and World history including the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Space Race.   Kennedy is the epitome of why Geminis make great public figures.  They are bright, engaging, entertaining and effective public speakers.

The Gemini twin symbol is often mirrored in their personalities,  which is perhaps why so many Geminis love to take on the pseudo personas of the acting world. Melanie Brown, born today in 1975, enjoyed playing out an exaggerated role in her early career as "Scary Spice" in the Spice Girls. The Spice Girls are the most successful female group of all time.

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James Bond sketch by Ian FlemingIf your birthday is today, you share it with author Ian Fleming, born today in 1908, Fleming is best known for creating James Bond, he wrote 12 novels and 9 short stories on the character.  Fleming was a typical Gemini, with a flamboyant personality, a love of being around people and a dynamic social life.  He was interested in exploring the world, both literally through his extensive travels and figuratively by keeping his finger on the pulse of cutting edge technology.  Could it be that Bond was a Gemini too?

British actress Rachel Kempson, was born today in 1910.  Although you may not be familiar with this stage actress, her family will certainly ring a bell, as she married Sir Michael Redgrave whom she made many stage appearances with.

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Christopher LeeThe symbol for Gemini is the twins and it is true that many Gemini's have a twin-like personality, often changing their minds and flitting between interests.

This could be said of Henry Kissinger, born today in 1923. Kissinger was criticised by the anti-war political left for his part in the Nixon administration Congressional unauthorised American bombing of Cambodia.  He flip-flopped on his views of America's role in Asia during his role as the Security of State under the Ford administration and he received the Noble Peace Prize in 1979 for helping to establish a ceasefire and American withdrawal from Vietnam.

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John WayneGemini's have a tendency to be restless and are always on the go, moving from project to project, interest to interest trying to settle down.  You may feel scared to commit, fearing that tying yourself down to one things means that you have to miss out on others.  The good news is that Gemini's are also great communicators,  so your impulsive habits and lack of commitment don't harm your relationships as much as they might.

Geminis do well within the entertainment industry because of their confidence and self assurance, or at least an ability to put on that face, and many celebrities who celebrate their birthday today are known for their strong personalities and their sense of individuality.

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Happy Birthday ShrekGeminis are both intelligent and intellectual people and Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, born today in 1879 in Canada to a Scottish father, used both to build his business empire. He had interests in both the "London Evening Standard" and the "Daily Express" and has been nicknamed as the first baron of Fleet Street. He built the Express into a witty journal (Geminis are also known for being quick witted) with dramatic photo layouts, and by 1934 it's daily circulation had reached over 1.7 million.

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My portraitAccording to Stacey Wolf,  one of the most respected astrologers and pet psychics in the world,  I'm a poodle.   No, I don't mean in a past-life sense, but rather in the way that as a Pisces I love to be close to the people I love, cosy and comfortable in my surroundings, and yes,  pampered.  I have to say that she's right! 

Stacey has come up with a fun doggy equivalent for each star sign,  citing a breed whose temperament and habits best match the traits typically seen in each house of the zodiac.   Her pairings are pretty spot on, and in many cases written with the kind of humor that you will find in any of her writing.  They are a great point of inspiration if you are looking for a fun gift for a dog lover's birthday. 

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