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Helen Gahagan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 26, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Boonton, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Helen Gahagan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | U.S. Congresswoman from California, her career as an actress and opera singer, and her 1950 Senate campaign against Richard Nixon. |
Intro
Helen Gahagan was an American actress, opera singer, and politician, best known for her service as a U.S. Representative from California and for being the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California.
Early Life & Background
Helen Gahagan was born on November 25, 1900, in Boonton, New Jersey. She attended Barnard College and studied voice, pursuing a successful theater and opera career before entering politics.
Career Highlights
- Successful Broadway and opera actress in the 1920s and 1930s
- Served as U.S. Representative for California's 14th congressional district from 1945 to 1951
- Notable candidate in the 1950 U.S. Senate election, running against Richard Nixon
Trivia
- Her 1950 Senate campaign against Nixon gave rise to the nickname 'Tricky Dick' for Nixon.
- She was married to actor Melvyn Douglas.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Helen Gahagan born?
Helen Gahagan was born the 26 November 1900.
Where is Helen Gahagan from?
Boonton, New Jersey, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 26th, 1900, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 26th, 1900 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Love You Just the Same by Harry Macdonough
- Popular movie: The Tribulations of an Amateur Photographer directed by
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