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Branson: A Man of Many Milestones Richard Branson isn't defined by business or personal success. His life is a combination of both.

By Mike Werling

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For Sir Richard Branson, getting the most out of life has come from a combination of business and pleasure--though this guy's idea of pleasure tends to be a little warped. Hot air balloon crash landings in the ocean. Boats sinking out from underneath him. Fighting arctic wind and temperature in 'round-the-world attempts. What follows are the highpoints from Branson's life--so far.

1950--Richard Branson is born in Blackheath, South London. No word on whether he was the first baby to leap from crib to crib on his way to a record.

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