Saturday, March 31, 2018

6word Portrait: Johann Sebastian Bach

German composer; Brandenburg Concertos among masterworks. 
Born this day in 1685 (d. 1750)

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Friday, March 30, 2018

6word Portrait: Francisco Goya

Spanish Romantic painter of masterful portraits. 
Born this day in 1746 (d. 1828)

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

6word Portrait: Pearl Bailey

Singer/actress starred on stage, film, TV.


Born 100 years ago today (d. 1990)

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

6word Portrait: Raphael

Italian School of Athens Renaissance master.


Born 535 years ago today (d. 1520)



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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

6word Portrait: Gloria Swanson

Ready for her close-up, Mr. DeMille.
Born this day in 1899 (d. 1983)

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Monday, March 26, 2018

6word Portrait: Diana Ross

Supreme leader turned world "Upside Down."

Born this day in 1944. 

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Sunday, March 25, 2018

6word Portrait: Howard Cosell

His announcing was brash but unmistakable.


Born 100 years ago today (d. 1995)



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Saturday, March 24, 2018

6word Portrait: Harry Houdini

The most famous name in magic.


Born this day in 1874 (d. 1926)


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Friday, March 23, 2018

6word Portrait: Damon Albarn

Voice of Blur; visionary of Gorillaz.


Born 50 years ago today.


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Thursday, March 22, 2018

6word Portrait: Stephen Sondheim

Erudite Broadway composer/lyricist entertains while enlightening. 


 Born this day in 1930.

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