When Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS in 1984, he had just had part of his lungs removed and was told by doctors that he
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Happy 84th Birthday Van Cliburn
Today is the 84th birthday of the exceptionally talented pianist Van Cliburn. The world is a better place because he was in it and still
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
Happy 119th Birthday Fred Astaire
Today is the 119th birthday of Fred Astaire. Naming his best work is pointless, it is all flawless. Naming one of my favorite pieces is
Happy 88th Birthday Steve McQueen
Today is the 88th birthday of Steve McQueen. A true Style Icon, I covet his sunglasses, Rolex, car, haircut and the suits he wore in
Happy 96th Birthday Cyd Charisse
Today is the 96th birthday of the triple-threat performer Cyd Charisse. Her before/after name change came about more organically than those of her peers, but
Happy 104th Birthday Victor Mature
Today is the 105th birthday of the movie actor Victor Mature. His fame and popularity rivaled any other male actor of the time. He starred in every
48 Questions Answered
This year, I am answering 48 questions(I re-answered and added one from last year’s list) that I found on the internet by googling “questions to
Happy 89th Birthday Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is the 89th birthday of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. We could use a lot of him right now. The world
Happy 117th Birthday William Haines
Today is the 117th birthday of the Hollywood heartthrob turned interior designer to the stars William Haines. The world is a better place because he
Happy 92nd Birthday Johnny Carson
Today is the 92nd birthday of the talk show host and comedian Johnny Carson. His influence on The Tonight Show launched the careers of David
Happy 99th Birthday Rita Hayworth
Today is Rita Hayworth’s 99th birthday. I recently watched Gilda and was reminded about how much I adored her. She is really just magnificent. The world
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