6word Portrait: Ernie Banks

Forever Mr. Cub; "Let's play two!"


Born this day in 1931 (d. 2015)

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6word Portrait: Harold Prince

Theatrically directed Cabaret, Phantom, much Sondheim.

Born 90 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Oprah Winfrey

Iconically changed daytime TV from Chicago.

Born this day in 1954.

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6word Portrait: Gregg Popovich

Champion coach Spurred to speak out.

Born this day in 1949

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6word Portrait: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Childhood prodigy became world's greatest composer.


Born this day in 1756 (d. 1791)

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6word Portrait: Paul Newman

Hustler, Hud, Luke, Butch, foodmaker, philanthropist. 


Born this day in 1925 (d. 2008)

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6word Portrait: Etta James

Singer forever famed for "At Last."

Born 80 years ago today (d. 2012)

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6word Portrait: Warren Zevon

Ah-ooooh, Werewolves of London; Excitable Boy

Born this day in 1947 (d. 2003)

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6word Portrait: Chita Rivera

Broadway legend; original West Side Anita.

Born 85 years ago today.

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6word Portrait: Sam Cooke

Singer's "Wonderful World" cut drastically short.

Born this day in 1931 (d. 1964)

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