Today is the 117th birthday of the illustrator whose style is immediately recognized and universally adored: Al Hirschfeld. He is an important part of New
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Happy 97th Birthday André Courrèges
Today is the 97th birthday of the fashion designer André Courrèges. He is one of the major innovators of the 60s mod fashion movement, creating
Happy 115th Birthday Margaret Bourke-White
Today is the 115th birthday of the photographer Margaret Bourke-White. I didn’t know a lot about her before I started to research on iconic photographs
Happy 94th Birthday James Baldwin
Today is the 94th birthday of the poet James Baldwin. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the loss
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
Happy 110th Birthday Milton Berle
Today is the 110th birthday of the comedian Milton Berle. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 91st Birthday Janet Leigh
Today is the 91st birthday of the actress and author Janet Leigh. She may forever be remembered as a member of the exclusive club of
Happy 101st Birthday Lena Horne
Today is the 101st birthday of the actress, singer, and friend of the Muppets Lena Horne. Her contributions to the entertainment industry is undeniable and
Happy 115th Birthday Al Hirschfeld
Today is the 115th birthday of the illustrator whose style is immediately recognized and universally adored: Al Hirschfeld. He is an important part of New
Happy 114th Birthday Margaret Bourke-White
Today is the 114th birthday of the photographer Margaret Bourke-White. I didn’t know a lot about her before I started to research on iconic photographs
Happy 92nd Birthday Christine Jorgensen
Today is the 92nd birthday of Christine Jorgensen. When confronted with people’s opinions about the gender identities of others, I often claim that they are
Happy 77th Birthday Nora Ephron
Today is the 77th birthday of the undeniably brilliant Nora Ephron. Her list of things she will and won’t miss after she dies is heartbreaking,
