6word Portrait: Mario Andretti

Among auto racing's most hallowed names.



Born this day in 1940.

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6word Portrait: Marian Anderson

Acclaimed singer fought prejudice, broke barriers.

Born this day in 1897 (d. 1993)

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6word Portrait: Jackie Gleason

The Great One, of Honeymooners, Hustler



Born this day in 1916 (d. 1987)

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6word Portrait: Pierre Auguste-Renoir

Major Impressionist illustrated feminine beauty, sensuality.



Born this day in 1841 (d. 1919)

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6word Portrait: Phil Knight

Nike co-founder, chairman just did it.

Born this day in 1938

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6word Portrait: Victor Fleming

Directed 1939's two most famous films. 



Born 130 years ago today (d. 1949)

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6word Portrait: Jonathan Demme

Directed Silence of the Lambs, Heads

Born 75 years ago today (d. 2017)

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6word Portrait: John Lewis

Congressman marched at Selma, was beaten. 



Born this day in 1940

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6word Portrait: Kurt Cobain

Generational voice of Nirvana sighs eternally.



Born this day in 1967 (d. 2004)

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6word Portrait: Gabriele Münter

Early German Expressionist who loved Kandinsky.



Born this day in 1877 (d. 1962)

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