Today is the 76th birthday of the singer and performance artist Klaus Nomi. Rewatching his performance videos has reminded me of my original fascination with
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Happy 137th Birthday Estelle Winwood
Today is the 137th birthday of Estelle Winwood. LONGEVITY! You know how I am a sucker for a life story that has longevity, reinvention, and
Happy 77th Birthday Sharon Tate
Today is the 77th birthday of the actress Sharon Tate. She is in one of the very best films of the 1960s: Valley of the
Happy 188th Birthday Edouard Manet
Today is the 184th birthday of the artist Edouard Manet. His works are immediately recognizable and frequently reproduced, making them part of our collective consciousness and human experience. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss that he has left. NAME: Edouard Manet OCCUPATION: Painter BIRTH DATE: […]
Happy 111th Birthday Porfirio Rubirosa
Today is the 111th birthday of Porfirio Rubirosa. I am not sure if The Smiths wrote the song about him, but I would like to
Happy 88th Birthday Piper Laurie
Today is the 88th birthday of the Actress Piper Laurie. She has had an exceptionally long career, including one of my favorites Twin Peaks. The
