Today is the 52nd birthday of Christy Turlington. She has taken her luck of the gene pool and used it to make the world a
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Happy 74th Birthday Patty Duke
Today is the 74th birthday of Patty Duke. There are so many films of hers that are incredible, so many very different films. The world
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982)
After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982) Originally cut by Austrian singer Falco, “Der Kommissar” was also made famous when the British band After The
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980)
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980) Like “Enola Gay,” XTC’s “Living Through Another Cuba” is another ’80s track that looks to past atomic era
The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980)
The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980) A characteristic Police offering, this is a
Happy 131st Birthday Boris Karloff
Today is Boris Karloff’s 131st birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980)
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980) Though not explicitly about the Cold War exactly, “Games Without Frontiers” often registers as one of the iconic
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980) There are a lot of songs on this list that sound infectious and poppy while conveying
Happy 91st Birthday Grace Kelly
Today is Grace Kelly’s 91st birthday. When you realize that and that she died 37 years ago, you should feel robbed. Robbed of having her around
Happy 95th Birthday Lenny Bruce
Today is the 95th birthday of the comedian Lenny Bruce. Last August marked the 51st anniversary of his death and his material is just as
Happy 93rd Birthday Peter Falk
Today is the 93rd birthday of Peter Falk. He won Emmy Awards 28 years apart. I have often mentioned that, if left to my own
Happy 104th Birthday Sandra Gould
Today is the 104th birthday of Sandra Gould. Who doesn’t love Gladys Kravitz, the nosy neighbor from “Bewitched?” Always peeking through the curtains, seeing something
