Today is the 127th birthday of the composer who wrote the songs “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Let’s Do It,
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Happy 141st Birthday Isadora Duncan
Today is the 141st birthday of the woman widely recognized as the mother of Modern Dance: Isadora Duncan. The world is a better place because
Happy 111th Birthday Sir Laurence Olivier
NAME: Laurence Olivier OCCUPATION: Filmmaker, Actor BIRTH DATE: May 22, 1907 DEATH DATE: July 11, 1989 EDUCATION: Central School of Speech and Drama, St. Edward’s
Happy 107th Birthday Maureen O’Sullivan
Today is the 107th birthday of the beautiful actress Maureen O’Sullivan. The first film I saw her in was also one of my favorite all-time
Happy 291st Birthday Thomas Gainsborough
Today is the 291st birthday of the artist Thomas Gainsborough. You will easily recognize The Blue Boy and maybe a couple other works, but he
Happy 119th Birthday Duke Ellington
Today is the 119th birthday of the musician Duke Ellington. His music is the soundtrack to the American experience. You know more Duke Ellington songs
Happy 118th Birthday Spencer Tracy
Today is the 118th birthday of the actor Spencer Tracey. Have you seen Adam’s Rib or Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? or Woman of the Year?
Happy 110th Birthday Bette Davis
Today is the 110th birthday of Bette Davis. You have seen All About Eve, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?, and maybe even Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte
Happy 110th Birthday Peg Entwistle
Today is the 110th birthday of the woman who’s ghost is said to be seen around Griffith Park, specifically the Hollywood sign, recognized by her attractiveness,
Happy 111th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 111th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading
Happy 92nd Birthday Vivian Dorothy Maier
Today is the 92nd birthday of the photographer Vivian Dorothy Maier. I have long expressed my fondness for street photography and it’s unplanned, un-staged captured moments.
Happy 80th Birthday Peter Hill Beard
Today is the 80th birthday of the artist Peter Hill Beard. His art is beautiful and has served a dual purpose as a call to
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