Friday, August 31, 2018

6word Portrait: Alan Jay Lerner

My Fair Lady lyricist, Loewe collaborator.



Born 100 years ago today (d. 1986)



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Thursday, August 30, 2018

6word Portrait: Fred Hampton

Black Panther leader killed by police.



Born 70 years ago today (d. 1969)



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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

6word Portrait: Michael Jackson

From "ABC" to King of Pop.

Born 60 years ago today (d. 2009)



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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

6word Portrait: Shania Twain

Canadian brought pop sizzle to Country.



Born this day in 1965



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Monday, August 27, 2018

6word Portrait: Theodore Dreiser

His Sister Carrie portrayed burgeoning Chicago.



Born this day in 1871



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Sunday, August 26, 2018

6word Portrait: Maureen "Moe" Tucker

She drummed for the Velvet Underground.

Born this day in 1944.

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

6word Portrait: Leonard Bernstein

Composer, conductor, pianist; West Side Story. 

Born 100 years ago today (d. 1990)

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Friday, August 24, 2018

6word Portrait: Cal Ripken Jr.

Played in 2,632 straight baseball games.



Born this day in 1960



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Thursday, August 23, 2018

6word Portrait: Barbara Eden

I Dream of Jeannie TV icon.
Born this day in 1931

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

6word Portrait: Alexander Calder

Flamingo sculptor also famed for mobiles.
Born 120 years ago today (d. 1976)



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