Today is the 115th birthday of the original It Girl: Clara Bow. She is still seen as and and example of empowerment and strength for
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Happy 58th Birthday Leigh Bowery
Today is the 58th birthday of visionary, artist, and quite possibly alien from the future Leigh Bowery. It is very brave to make your life
Happy 113th Birthday Clara Bow
Today is the 113th birthday of the original It Girl: Clara Bow. She is still seen as and and example of empowerment and strength for
Happy 84th Birthday Van Cliburn
Today is the 84th birthday of the exceptionally talented pianist Van Cliburn. The world is a better place because he was in it and still
Happy 92nd Birthday Christine Jorgensen
Today is the 92nd birthday of Christine Jorgensen. When confronted with people’s opinions about the gender identities of others, I often claim that they are
Happy 107th Birthday Vincent Price
Today is the 107th birthday of Vincent Price. I think my first exposure to him was probably the Hawaiian episodes of the Brady Bunch, followed next
Happy 123rd Birthday Dorothea Lange
Today is the 123rd birthday of one of the world’s most recognizable photographers: Dorothea Lange. The images that she captured of the dustbowl during the
Happy 93rd Birthday Malcolm X
Today is the 93rd birthday of the Civil Rights Activist Malcolm X. He is quoted as saying: The future belongs to those who prepare for
Happy 96th Birthday Bea Arthur
Today is the 96th birthday of the actor and activist Bea Arthur. She used her voice to help others and that is the best use
Happy 124th Birthday Martha Graham
Today is the 124th birthday of Martha Graham. Her contribution to dance is absolutely unparalleled, unmatched, and priceless. Without her, the entire art form would not resemble
Happy 92nd Birthday Don Rickles
Today is the 92nd birthday of the actor and comedian Don Rickles. He is quoted as saying “I always pictured myself facing the audience as
Happy 123rd Birthday Rudolph Valentino
Today is the 123rd birthday of silent film star Rudolph Valentino. His rise to stardom and untimely death is as incredible as it is tragic and
