Sunday, March 31, 2019

6word Portrait: Angus Young

Schoolboy outfitted guitarist long powering AC/DC.

Born 64 years ago today.

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

6word Portrait: Tracy Chapman

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

Born 55 years ago today.

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Friday, March 29, 2019

6word Portrait: Cy Young

Early pitching ace became award moniker. 

Born this day in 1867 (d. 1955)

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

6word Portrait: Lady Gaga

"Just Dance" to Star is Born



 Born this way in 1986



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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

6word Portrait: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Bauhaus modernist architect came to Chicago.



Born this day in 1886 (d. 1969)



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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

6word Portrait: Alan Arkin

Unrelated legendary name in film comedy. 

Born 85 years ago today.

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Monday, March 25, 2019

6word Portrait: Gloria Steinem

Journalist became powerful voice of Feminism.



Born 85 years ago today.



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Sunday, March 24, 2019

6word Portrait: Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Beat poet; owner of City Lights



Born 100 years ago today.



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Saturday, March 23, 2019

6word Portrait: Joan Crawford

Oscar-winner for Mildred Pierce; "Mommie Dearest"



Born 115 years ago today.



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Friday, March 22, 2019

6word Portrait: Andrew Lloyd Webber

JC Superstar, Joseph, Evita, Cats, Phantom.



Born this day in 1948.



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