Today is Boris Karloff’s 135th birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
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Happy 328th Birthday Voltaire
Today is the 328th birthday of the philosopher, poet, playwright and beloved Frenchman: Voltaire. Imprisoned twice, exiled twice, and exhumed twice, his life story reads
Happy 134th Birthday Frances Marion
Today is the 134th birthday of the writer and journalist Frances Marion. She was a trailblazer in Hollywood and a trailblazer in journalism. The world
Happy 76th Birthday Robert Mapplethorpe
Today is the 76th birthday of the photographer Robert Mapplethorp. His photographs pushed boundaries, made people uncomfortable, even angry. All art does not have to
Happy 106th Birthday Sandra Gould
Today is the 106th birthday of Sandra Gould. Who doesn’t love Gladys Kravitz, the nosy neighbor from “Bewitched?” Always peeking through the curtains, seeing something
Happy 61st Birthday Leigh Bowery
Today is the 61st birthday of visionary, artist, and quite possibly alien from the future Leigh Bowery. It is very brave to make your life
Happy 135th Birthday Sylvia Beach
Today is the 135th birthday of the publisher and book shop owner, the book shop owner Sylvia Beach. Her influence and support helped some of
Happy 101st Birthday Alan Hale Jr.
Today is the 101st birthday of the Skipper from Gilligan’s Island: Alan Hale Jr. He was a film and theatre actor before landing that role,
Happy 95th Birthday Harry Belafonte
Today is the 95th birthday of the singer Harry Belafonte. While I was researching him today, a listing popped up for a concert tonight at
Happy 94th Birthday Fats Domino
Today is the 94th birthday of the musician Fats Domino. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 76th Birthday Karen Silkwood
Today is the 76th birthday of Karen Silkwood. Her death 40+ years ago, still considered mysterious by many, has become a rallying point for nuclear
Happy 131st Birthday Grant Wood
Today is the 131st birthday of probably the most famous American artist that you cannot name. Yes, exactly, he painted that painting. He is
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