6word Portrait: Dale Chihuly

Preeminent creator of contemporary glass sculptures.

Born this day in 1941

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6word Portrait: Nile Rodgers

Chic mastermind; produced Bowie's Let's Dance.




Born this day in 1952

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6word Portrait: Jack Warden

Enduring character actor; Shampoo, Brian's Song



Born this day in 1920 (d. 2006)

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6word Portrait: Maureen Connolly

"Little Mo" won calendar Grand Slam



Born 85 years ago today (d. 1969)

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6word Portrait: Elgin Baylor

NBA legend averaged 38 points '61-'62



Born 85 years ago today

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6word Portrait: Nipsey Russell

Comedian, poet, dancer, game show regular



Born this day in 1918 (d. 2005)

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6word Portrait: Margaret Sanger

Opened America's first birth control clinic. 



Born this day in 1879 (d. 1966)

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6word Portrait: Bill Monroe

Renowned as the "Father of Bluegrass."


Born this day in 1911 (d. 1996)

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6word Portrait: Neil Peart

Fantastic drummer and lyricist for Rush

Born this day in 1952

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6word Portrait: 9/11 First Responders

Photo by Thomas E. Franklin

Heroically rushed in to save others. 



Sept. 11, 2001

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