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Happy 134th Birthday Sylvia Beach

Today is the 134th birthday of the publisher and book shop owner, the book shop owner Sylvia Beach. Her influence and support helped some of

Today is the 100th birthday of the Skipper from Gilligan’s Island: Alan Hale Jr. He was a film and theatre actor before landing that role,

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

Today is the 120th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The

Today is the 133rd birthday of the publisher and book shop owner, the book shop owner Sylvia Beach. Her influence and support helped some of

Today is the 99th birthday of the Skipper from Gilligan’s Island: Alan Hale Jr. He was a film and theatre actor before landing that role,

Today is the 119th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The

Today is the 82nd birthday of Yves Saint Laurent. His style and innovation are current and iconic. The world is a better place because he

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

Today is the 114th birthday of the poet Pablo Neruda. His Sonet XVII (below) is one of my very favorite poems of all time. The world

Today is the 134th birthday of the first movie mogul, Louis B. Mayer. The world is a better place because he was in it and

Today is the 122nd birthday of Wallis Simpson. The king gave up the throne for her. Her style remained impeccable for her entire life. Have you

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