Today is the 90th birthday of the activist, author, and professor Elie Wiesel. There are people who have life stories that if we learn them,
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Happy 67th Birthday Gilbert Baker
Today is the 67th birthday of the activist Gilbert Baker. I first learned of his exceptional contributions to the world through Randy Shilts’ book and
Happy 88th Birthday Lorraine Hansberry
Today is the 88th birthday of the playwright Lorraine Hansberry. She wrote one of the most significant plays of the 20th century. Her contribution to
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 110th Birthday Bette Davis
Today is the 110th birthday of Bette Davis. You have seen All About Eve, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?, and maybe even Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte
Happy 116th Birthday Thelma Ritter
Today is the 116th birthday of Thelma Ritter. She wasn’t in a movie until she was 45 years old (and then it was Miracle on 34th Street),
Happy 99th Birthday Andy Rooney
Today is the 99th birthday of Andy Rooney. He was America’s questioning, mockingly grumpy grandfather. His work in journalism and television have influenced generations and continues
Happy 89th Birthday Elie Wiesel
Today is the 89th birthday of the activist, author, and professor Elie Wiesel. There are people who have life stories that if we learn them,
Happy 66th Birthday Gilbert Baker
Today is the birthday of the activist Gilbert Baker. I first learned of his exceptional contributions to the world through Randy Shilts’ book and was
Happy 105th Birthday Studs Terkel
Today is the 105th birthday of writer and broadcaster Louis “Studs” Terkel, born in the Bronx, New York . His family moved to Chicago when Terkel was 10
Happy 115th Birthday Thelma Ritter
Today is the 115th birthday of Thelma Ritter. She wasn’t in a movie until she was 45 years old (and then it was Miracle on 34th Street),
Happy 114th Birthday Thelma Ritter
Today is the 114th birthday of Thelma Ritter. She wasn’t in a movie until she was 45 years old (and then it was Miracle on 34th Street),
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