Today is Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright Arthur Miller’s 103rd birthday. You have seen “Death of a Salesman” and “The Crucible.” How could you have not seen some
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Happy 126th Birthday Pearl S. Buck
Today is the 126th of the author and Nobel Prize Winner Pearl S. Buck. Her stories stand the test of time and help define an era.
Happy 106th Birthday Studs Terkel
Today is the 106th birthday of writer and broadcaster Louis “Studs” Terkel, born in the Bronx, New York . His family moved to Chicago when Terkel was 10
Happy 92nd Birthday Harper Lee
Today is the 92nd birthday of the author Harper Lee. She is an essential part of the American experience through her book To Kill A
Happy 81st Birthday Sandy Dennis
Today is the 81st birthday of the actress Sandy Dennis. She has filmed some incredible performances, she has received awards, but not enough recognition for
Happy 101st Birthday Dinah Shore
Today is the 101st birthday of the singer, actor, talk show host and former owner of significant mid-century modern Palm Springs architecture: Dinah Shore. I
Happy 116th Birthday John Steinbeck
Today is John Steinbeck’s 116th birthday. I first read “The Pearl” in high school. I know I read “Of Mice and Men” and “The Grapes of
Happy 111th Birthday James Michener
Today is the 111th birthday of the prolific writer of historical novels, James Michener. Every once in a while, I wonder if anyone is reading
Happy 209th Birthday Edgar Allan Poe
Today is the 209th birthday of Edgar Allan Poe. I very much adore his writing, obviously for the dark subject matter, but also for the
Happy 92nd Birthday Robert F. Kennedy
Today is the the 92nd birthday of Robert Kennedy. His Indianapolis speech is one of the most important speeches of the 20th century. Give yourself
Happy 102nd Birthday Arthur Miller
Today is Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright Arthur Miller’s 102nd birthday. You have seen “Death of a Salesman” and “The Crucible.” How could you have not seen some
Happy 138th Birthday Jane Darwell
Today is the 138th birthday of the actress Jane Darwell. Her longevity is admirable, especially in the film industry. She did what she loved and did
