Today is John Steinbeck’s 121st birthday. I first read “The Pearl” in high school. I know I read “Of Mice and Men” and “The Grapes
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Happy 78th Birthday Bob Marley
Today is the 78th birthday of the musician, activist, and cultural icon Bob Marley. His contribution to the world defies categories and cultures, unites differences,
Happy 167th Birthday John Singer Sargent
Today is the 167th birthday of the artist John Singer Sargent. The renewed interest in his works could be attributed to the huge popularity of
Happy 153rd Birthday Henri Matisse
Today is the 153rd birthday of the French artist Henri Matisse. If you have ever been to IKEA, you have seen his artwork. For good
Happy 121st Birthday Marlene Dietrich
Today is the 121st birthday of iconic film actress Marlene Dietrich. Of her impressive film catalog, my personal favorites are Witness for the Prosecution, A Foreign
Joyeux 107e anniversaire de naissance d’Edith Piaf
Aujourd’hui, c’est le 107e anniversaire d’Edith Piaf. Cette année marque le 52e anniversaire de sa mort, malheureusement, qui est six ans de plus que le
Happy 149th Birthday Ford Madox Ford
Today is the 149th birthday of writer, critic and publisher Ford Madox Ford. I remember coming across his name back when I was heavy into
Happy 247th Birthday Jane Austen
Today is Jane Austen’s 247th birthday. Some time ago, my mom set forth to read all of her novels and completed it quite easily. I
Happy 58th Birthday David Rakoff
Today is David Rakoff’s 58th birthday. He is quite possibly the wittiest writer we have seen this century. The 20th century had Dorothy Parker and
Happy 97th Birthday Robert F. Kennedy
Today is the the 97th birthday of Robert Kennedy. His Indianapolis speech is one of the most important speeches of the 20th century. Give yourself
Happy 113th Birthday Kay Thompson
Today is the 113th birthday of Kay Thompson. I mean, have you seen that “Swing Them Bells” scene in Funny Face? It is everything. Or that
Happy 140th Birthday Bela Lugosi
Today is the 140th birthday of Bela Lugosi. Make the time to watch any of his films, understand his artistry. He is truly one of the
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