Today is the 79th birthday of the 50’s actor Sal Mineo. He is probably best known for his role opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a
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Happy 117th Birthday Vilma Bánky
Today is the 117th birthday of the silent film actress Vilma Bánky. Her life is the classic Hollywood story and I love it. The world is
Happy 109th Birthday Yousuf Karsh
Today is the 109th birthday of the photographer Yousuf Karsh. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss
Happy 159th Birthday Puccini
Today is the 158th birthday of the composer Giacomo Puccini. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 57th Birthday John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr.
Today is JFK Jr’s 57th birthday. His father, the then President of The United States of America was assassinated a few days before his third birthday.
Happy 134th Birthday José Clemente Orozco
Today is the 134th birthday of the revolutionary Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco. How can your not immediately love a muralist? So much narrative, and
Happy 323rdd Birthday Voltaire
Today is the 323rd birthday of the philosopher, poet, playwright and beloved Frenchman: Voltaire. Imprisoned twice, exiled twice, and exhumed twice, his life story reads
Happy 99th Birthday Sister Corita Kent
Today is the 99th birthday of the artist and nun Corita Kent. Her work combines two of my very favorite things: pop art and typography.
Happy 132nd Birthday Ezra Pound
Today is the birthday of Ezra Pound, born 132 years ago in Hailey, Idaho . He was known as “the poet’s poet” because he was
Happy 127th Birthday Groucho Marx
Today is the 127th birthday of Groucho Marx. I think of him often, especially quotes of his. I try my best to live by this one:
Happy 120th Birthday Fredric March
Today is the 120th birthday of the actor Fredric March. I have so many favorites of his films that I believe you could not go
Happy 112th Birthday Myrna Loy
Today is the 112th birthday of Myrna Loy. Her rapid-fire line delivery, unequaled beauty, and dedication to humanitarian causes all add up to make her
