Thursday, August 31, 2017

6word Portrait: Princess Diana

Elegantly-troubled princess; too young to Di.


Died 20 years ago today (b. 1961)


Wednesday, August 30, 2017

6word Portrait: Ted Williams

"Splendid Splinter;" hit .400; war hero.



Born this day in 1918 (d. 2002)

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

6word Portrait: Charlie Parker

Bird. Bebop King. Flew too high.


Born this day in 1920 (d. 1955)



Monday, August 28, 2017

6word Portrait: David Fincher

Directed Fight Club, Seven, Social Network...


Born 55 years ago today. 

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Sunday, August 27, 2017

6word Portrait: Alice Coltrane

Brilliant jazz musician; wife of another.


Born this day in 1937 (d. 2007)


Saturday, August 26, 2017

6word Portrait: Shirley Manson

Photo by Seth Arkin
Brazenly expressive redheaded singer of Garbage.


Born this day in 1966

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Friday, August 25, 2017

6word Portrait: Sean Connery.

An indelible Bond; licensed to thrill. 


Born this day in 1930. 

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

6word Portrait: Howard Zinn

His People's History... provided alternate perspectives.


Born 95 years ago today (d. 2010) 

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

6word Portrait: Gene Kelly

Singin' in the Rain for eternity.


Born 105 years ago today (d. 1912)

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

6word Portrait: John Lee Hooker

Boom Boom Boom Boom. Blues legend. 


Born 100 years ago today* (d. 2001)
*or 105 or otherwise; exact birthdate subject of debate

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Monday, August 21, 2017

6word Portrait: Joe Strummer

The titan of The Clash, eternally. 


Born this day in 1952 (d. 2002)

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Sunday, August 20, 2017

6word Portrait: Robert Plant

"Led" Zeppelin as the quintessential frontman.

Born this day in 1948. 

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Saturday, August 19, 2017

6word Portrait: Coco Chanel

Iconic fashion, scents. Embodied No. 5.


Born this day in 1883 (d. 1971)


Friday, August 18, 2017

6word Portrait: Roberto Clemente

Greatest Pirate played, lived, sacrificed gracefully.


Born this day in 1934 (d. 1972)

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Thursday, August 17, 2017

6word Portrait: Robert De Niro

Goodfella one of the all-time greats. 


Born this day in 1943.

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

6word Portrait: Elvis Presley

Forever the King.
Left the building.


Died 40 years ago today (b. 1935)

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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

6word Portrait: Stieg Larsson

Authored "...Dragon Tattoo," passed before mega-success.


Born this date in 1954 (d. 2004)

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Monday, August 14, 2017

6word Portrait: Gary Larson

Illustrated life on The Far Side.


Born this day in 1950.

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Sunday, August 13, 2017

6word Portrait: Alfred Hitchcock

Notorious suspense master kept viewers Spellbound.


Born this day in 1899 (d. 1980)

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Saturday, August 12, 2017

6word Portrait: Mark Knopfler

Singer-guitarist no longer in Dire Straits.


Born this day in 1949.

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Friday, August 11, 2017

6word Portrait: Alex Haley

Championed his Roots; authored Malcolm's "autobiography."


Born this day in 1921 (d. 1992)

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

6word Portrait: Haifaa al-Mansour

First female Saudi director; watch Wadjda.


Born this day in 1974. 

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

6word Portrait: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Eliza loved Alexander, championed his legacy.


Born 260 years ago today (d. 1854)

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

6word Portrait: Dustin Hoffman

Actor acclaimed for his brilliant method.


Born 80 years ago today.

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Monday, August 7, 2017

6word Portrait: Mike Trout

Baseball's best at 26, already legendary.


Born this day in 1991.

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Sunday, August 6, 2017

6word Portrait: Robert Mitchum

Rugged leading man traversed Thunder Road


Born 100 years ago today (d. 1997)

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Saturday, August 5, 2017

6word Portrait: Neil Armstrong

His small step a giant leap.


Born this day in 1930 (d. 2012)

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Friday, August 4, 2017

6word Portrait: Barack Obama

First African-American President led with grace.


Born this day in 1961.


Thursday, August 3, 2017

6word Portrait: Tom Brady

Patriots QB the best of all-time?


Born 40 years ago today.


Wednesday, August 2, 2017

6word Portrait: James Baldwin

African-American essayist; was "Not Your Negro."


Born this day in 1924 (d. 1987)

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017

6word Portrait: Herman Melville

Wrote a whale of a novel.


Born this day in 1819 (d. 1891)

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