Today is the 110th birthday of the actress Lupe Vélez. Her life story is the sort that is couldn’t be made up. The world is a better
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Happy 111th Birthday Barbara Stanwyck
Today is the 111th birthday of Barbara Stanwyck. Born Ruby Stevens, reinvented herself into an internationally-known actress, and stayed in the public eye for 60
Happy 67th Birthday Anjelica Huston
Today is the 67th birthday of Anjelica Huston. Third generation Academy Award winner. That is heritage. She is all angles and attitude, cheeks and confidence. Her
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 127th Birthday Cole Porter
Today is the 127th birthday of the composer who wrote the songs “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Let’s Do It,
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
Happy 115th Birthday Lawrence Welk
Today is the 115th birthday of Lawrence Welk. I remember him from my childhood and every once in a while, I come across his show and
Happy 116th Birthday Tallulah Bankhead
Today is the 116th birthday of Tallulah Bankhead. She was a hard-drinking, chain-smoking, foul-mouthed broad who’s brilliance may very well have been in being Tallulah Bankhead. She
Happy 72nd Birthday Patrick Nagel
Today is the 72nd birthday of the artist Patrick Nagel. If you grew up in the 80’s or have ever been to a nail salon
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 61st Birthday Carrie Fisher
Today is the 61st birthday of Carrie Fisher. She was a badass, a rebel, a clever wit, and a truth teller. Her iconic Star Wars
Happy 109th Birthday Lupe Vélez
Today is the 109th birthday of the actress Lupe Vélez. Her life story is the sort that is couldn’t be made up. The world is a better
