Today is the birthday of Ezra Pound, born 133 years ago in Hailey, Idaho . He was known as “the poet’s poet” because he was
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Happy 148th Birthday Maxfield Parrish
Today is the 148th birthday of the artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish. I think that I was first ‘introduced’ to him through going to junk
Happy 120th Birthday Alexander Calder
Today is the 120th birthday of Alexander Calder. I am lucky enough to live in a city where I can visit (and walk through) an
Happy 122nd Birthday Wallis Simpson
Today is the 122nd birthday of Wallis Simpson. The king gave up the throne for her. Her style remained impeccable for her entire life. Have you
Happy 153rd Birthday Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte
Today is the 153rd birthday of the first Native American physician, activist, and today’s Google Doodle Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. Her story should inspire
Happy 128th Birthday Hedda Hopper
Today is the 128th birthday of Hollywood actress and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. There were some really great scenes of her in the Bette Davis/Joan
Happy 174th Birthday Mary Cassatt
NAME: Mary Cassatt OCCUPATION: Painter BIRTH DATE: May 22, 1844 DEATH DATE: June 14, 1926 EDUCATION: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts PLACE OF BIRTH: Allegheny,
Happy 93rd Birthday Malcolm X
Today is the 93rd birthday of the Civil Rights Activist Malcolm X. He is quoted as saying: The future belongs to those who prepare for
Happy 111th Birthday Katharine Hepburn
Today is Katharine Hepburn’s 111th birthday. I tried to narrow down my favorite film of hers, but I couldn’t. If you haven’t seen “A Delicate
Happy 124th Birthday Martha Graham
Today is the 124th birthday of Martha Graham. Her contribution to dance is absolutely unparalleled, unmatched, and priceless. Without her, the entire art form would not resemble
Happy 96th Birthday Nancy Walker
Today is the 96th birthday of Nancy Walker. My natural draw to 70’s mystery detective TV dramas made it natural that I loved her on McMillan &
Happy 60th Birthday Keith Haring
Today is the 60th birthday of the artist and activist Keith Haring. He is someone whose work you know. You have seen it everywhere from
