6word Portrait: Nicole Kidman

Striking Australian Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress. 


Born this day in 1967. 

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6word Portrait: Lou Gehrig

Iron Horse; ALS victim; "luckiest man."


Born 115 years ago today (d. 1941)

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6word Portrait: Roger Ebert

His Life Itself merited Thumbs Up.


Born this day in 1942 (d. 2013)

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6word Portrait: Barry Manilow

"I Write (some of) the Songs"


Born 75 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Joyce Carol Oates

Prolifically varied prize-winning author wrote Them. 


Born 80 years ago today. 

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6word Portrait: Billy Williams

Sweet Swingin' Cubs Hall of Famer.

Born 80 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Boy George

Culture Club singer a "Karma Chameleon."


Born this day in 1961

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6word Portrait: Ben Johnson

Hollywood cowboy and a real one. 


Born 100 years ago today (d. 1996)

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6word Portrait: Anne Frank

Maintained harrowing, heroic diary in hiding.

Born this day in 1929 (d. 1945)

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6word Portrait: Vince Lombardi

Legendary coach of Green Bay Packers.

Born 105 years ago today (d. 1970)

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