The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980) A characteristic Police offering, this is a
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Happy 81st Birthday Jane Fonda
Today is the 81st birthday of the author, activist, actor and all-around badass Jane Fonda. Her Note to Self that she filmed last week is
Happy 88th Birthday Shel Silverstein
Today is the 88th birthday of the poet Shel Silverstein. He has played an important role in a lot of children’s lives. His books and poems
Happy 57th Birthday Barack Obama
Today is the 57th birthday of the 44th president. He is a Nobel, Grammy, and two time Time Person of the Year winner. We really
Happy 130th Birthday Raymond Chandler
Today is the 130th birthday of the writer Raymond Chandler. If you are a fan of film noir and/or crime dramas set in Los Angeles
Happy 112th Birthday Charles James
Today is the 112th birthday of the fashion designer Charles James. His designs revolutionized fashion and helped define the look of the middle of the
Happy 101st Birthday Phyllis Diller
Today is the 101st birthday of the comedian Phyllis Diller. She was more hilarious and brilliant and lovely than we will ever know. The world is
Happy 134th Birthday Louis B. Mayer
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
Happy 119th Birthday George Cukor
Today is the 119th birthday of George Cukor. He is responsible for almost all of my favorite classic films: Holiday, The Women, Gone With The
Happy 91st Birthday Bob Fosse
Today is the 01st birthday of the choreographer Bob Fosse. I am partial to Sweet Charity, but Cabaret is pretty much perfection. He helped propel dance
Happy 112th Birthday Huguette Marcelle Clark
Today is the 121th birthday of the mysterious heiress recluse Hugette Clark. Everyone loves a recluse, she is no exception. The mystery, the reasons why, the
Happy 88th Birthday Lorraine Hansberry
Today is the 88th birthday of the playwright Lorraine Hansberry. She wrote one of the most significant plays of the 20th century. Her contribution to
