6word Portrait: Gabriele Münter

Early German Expressionist who loved Kandinsky.



Born this day in 1877 (d. 1962)

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6word Portrait: John Travolta

Kotter, Fever, Grease, Pulp Fiction star.



Born 65 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Jim Brown

Immortal running back for the Browns.



Born this day in 1936.

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6word Portrait: John McEnroe

"You cannot be serious!" tennis great.


Born 60 years ago.

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6word Portrait: Susan B. Anthony

Activist fought slavery, championed women's suffrage.

Born this day in 1820 (d. 1906)

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6word Portrait: Florence Henderson

Forever she'll be Mrs. Carol Brady.



Born 85 years ago today (d. 2016)

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6word Portrait: Eddie Robinson

Grambling football coach for 56 years.

Born 100 years ago today (d. 2007)

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6word Portrait: Bill Russell

Center led Celtics to 11 titles.

Born 85 years ago today. 

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6word Portrait: Burt Reynolds

Forever the Bandit chased by Smokey. 



Born this day in 1936 (d. 2018)

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6word Portrait: Bertolt Brecht

German playwright/director created The Threepenny Opera.



Born this day in 1898 (d. 1956) 

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