6word Portrait: Princess Diana

Elegantly-troubled princess; too young to Di.

Died 20 years ago today (b. 1961)

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6word Portrait: Ted Williams

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



Born this day in 1918 (d. 2002)

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6word Portrait: Charlie Parker

Bird. Bebop King. Flew too high.

Born this day in 1920 (d. 1955)

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6word Portrait: David Fincher

Directed Fight Club, Seven, Social Network...


Born 55 years ago today. 

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6word Portrait: Alice Coltrane

Brilliant jazz musician; wife of another.

Born this day in 1937 (d. 2007)

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6word Portrait: Shirley Manson

Photo by Seth Arkin

Brazenly expressive redheaded singer of Garbage.


Born this day in 1966

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6word Portrait: Sean Connery.

An indelible Bond; licensed to thrill. 


Born this day in 1930. 

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6word Portrait: Howard Zinn

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


Born 95 years ago today (d. 2010) 

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6word Portrait: Gene Kelly

Singin' in the Rain for eternity.


Born 105 years ago today (d. 1912)

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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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