6word Portrait: Angus Young

Schoolboy outfitted guitarist long powering AC/DC.



Born 64 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Tracy Chapman

"Fast Car," "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution"



Born 55 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Cy Young

Early pitching ace became award moniker. 



Born this day in 1867 (d. 1955)

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6word Portrait: Lady Gaga

"Just Dance" to Star is Born

Born this way in 1986

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6word Portrait: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Bauhaus modernist architect came to Chicago.

Born this day in 1886 (d. 1969)

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6word Portrait: Alan Arkin

Unrelated legendary name in film comedy. 



Born 85 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Gloria Steinem

Journalist became powerful voice of Feminism.

Born 85 years ago today.

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Her groundbreaking article from 1969

6word Portrait: Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Beat poet; owner of City Lights

Born 100 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Joan Crawford

Oscar-winner for Mildred Pierce; "Mommie Dearest"

Born 115 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Andrew Lloyd Webber

JC Superstar, Joseph, Evita, Cats, Phantom.

Born this day in 1948.

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6word Portrait: Éric Rohmer

Frenchman directed My Night at Maud's.




Born this day in 1920 (d. 2010)

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6word Portrait: Bobby Orr

Bruins defenseman among NHL's all-time best.

Born this day in 1948

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6word Portrait: Glenn Close

Film/TV/Stage actress nominated for 7 Oscars.



Born this day in 1947

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6word Portrait: Sutton Foster

Tony-winning star of several Broadway musicals.



Born this day in 1975

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6word Portrait: Nat King Cole

"Unforgettable" pop vocalist and jazz pianist.

Born 100 years ago today (d. 1965)

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6word Portrait: Nancy Wilson

Guitarist of Heart; "Crazy on You"



Born 65 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Sly Stone

With the Family, was "Everyday People."



Born this day in 1943.

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6word Portrait: Billy Crystal

Comedian, actor; Analyze This, 700 Sundays

Born this day in 1948

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6word Portrait: Mike Stoller

Created Brill Building brilliance with Leiber. 



Born this day in 1933

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6word Portrait: Liza Minnelli

Cabaret star, and a cabaret star. 



Born this day in 1946

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6word Portrait: Bobby McFerrin

Singer encouraged, "Don't Worry, Be Happy."



Born this day in 1950

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6word Portrait: Tom Scholz

Boston founder/guitarist, MIT grad, Rockman inventor.



Born this day in 1947

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6word Portrait: Mickey Spillane

Crime novelist created detective Mike Hammer. 



Born this day in 1918 (d. 2006)

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6word Portrait: Micky Dolenz

With Peter, Davy, Michael, The Monkees.



Born this day in 1945

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6word Portrait: Bryan Cranston

Established his greatness on Breaking Bad. 



Born this day in 1956

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6word Portrait: Bob Wills

Texas Playboys' King of Western Swing

Born this day in 1905 (d. 1975)

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6word Portrait: Penn Jillette

Popular magician with his partner Teller. 



Born this day in 1955

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6word Portrait: Knute Rockne

Urged "Win one for the Gipper!"

Born this day in 1888 (d. 1931)

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6word Portrait: Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Dubbed greatest female athlete of all-time.*

Born this day in 1962

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*As voted by Sports Illustrated for Women

6word Portrait: Dr. Seuss

Writer/illustrator begat Cat in the Hat.

Born as Theodore Geisel 115 years ago today (d. 1991)

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6word Portrait: Roger Daltrey

He who sings for The Who.



Born 75 years ago today.

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