Today is the 123rd birthday of silent film star Rudolph Valentino. His rise to stardom and untimely death is as incredible as it is tragic and
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Happy 113th Birthday Myrna Loy
Today is the 113th birthday of Myrna Loy. Her rapid-fire line delivery, unequaled beauty, and dedication to humanitarian causes all add up to make her
Happy 139th Birthday Alla Nazminova
Today is the 139th birthday of the silent film star Alla Nazminova. Her life story has the sort of arc that could only be believed
Happy 92nd Birthday Marilyn Monroe
Today is the 92nd birthday of the woman that is an American icon, even fifty years after her death: Marilyn Monroe. Do yourself a favor and
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 99th Birthday Liberace
Today is the 99th birthday of the showman with the most showmanship there ever was: Liberace. He got people listening to classical piano music, perhaps
