Today is the 107th birthday of Ethel Merman. I first learned of her when she was on The Muppet Show, it is strange to say that,
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Happy Birthday Rip Taylor
Today is the 80th birthday of outrageous comedian and prolific confetti thrower Rip Taylor. He was the host of the $198 Beauty Show. The show
Happy Birthday Marlene Dietrich
Today is the 113th birthday of iconic film actress Marlene Dietrich. Of her impressive film catalog, my personal favorites are Witness for the Prosecution, A Foreign Affair , Touch
Cupcakes – Creativity’s Antagonist
“Is there anything more blandly sweet, less evocative of this great city, and more goyish than any other baked good with the possible exception of
Happy Birthday Hedy Lamarr
This week is the 100h birthday of achingly beautiful actress, brilliant scientist, author and compulsive shoplifter Hedy Lamarr. She was married six times and slept with
From Kristallnacht to the Berlin Wall.
Today is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night in 1938 when German Nazis coordinated a nationwide attack on Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues. The attack
Happy Birthday Max Schreck
NAME: Max Schreck OCCUPATION: Film Actor BIRTH DATE: September 6, 1879 DEATH DATE: February 19, 1936 PLACE OF BIRTH: Berlin, Germany PLACE OF DEATH: Munich,
Happy Birthday Marlene Dietrich
Today is the 112th birthday of iconic film actress Marlene Dietrich. Of her impressive film catalog, my personal favorites are Witness for the Prosecution, A Foreign Affair , Touch
Marlene Dietrich – Style Icon
NAME: Marlene Dietrich OCCUPATION: Film Actress BIRTH DATE: December 27, 1901 DEATH DATE: May 06, 1992 EDUCATION: Max Reinhardt’s Drama School PLACE OF BIRTH: Berlin,
Banned Books That Shaped America: The Red Badge of Courage
The Library of Congress created an exhibit, “Books that Shaped America,” that explores books that “have had a profound effect on American life.” Many of
15 Incredible Historical Photographs
15 Incredible Historical Photographs by JFrater, August 15, 2007 This is a selection of photographs of some of the most important or famous historical events
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