Today in History
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Vera-Ellen: Hollywood’s Versatile Dancer and Singer
Vera-Ellen (1921–1981) was an American dancer and actress known for White Christmas and collaborations with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
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George Szell: Master of the Cleveland Orchestra
George Szell (1897–1970) was an Austro-Hungarian conductor who transformed the Cleveland Orchestra into one of the world's greatest symphonic ensembles.
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Eric Portman: British Actor of Distinctive Voice
Eric Portman (1901–1969) was an English actor best known for Powell and Pressburger films and his Tony-nominated role in Separate…
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Ken Curtis: Festus Haggen of Gunsmoke
Ken Curtis (1916–1991) was an American actor and singer best known for playing Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke for 11 years.…
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Tess Harper: From Arkansas Teacher to Oscar Nominee
Tess Harper is an American actress born in 1950, nominated for Golden Globe and Academy Awards for Tender Mercies and…
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Sophie Guillemin: French Actress and Filmmaker
Sophie Guillemin is a French actress born in 1977, known for her César-nominated roles in L'Ennui and Harry, un ami…
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Douglas Fairbanks Sr.: The King of Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (1883–1939) was an American actor and "The King of Hollywood," famous for playing Zorro and co-founding United…
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Johann Bernoulli: Pioneer of Infinitesimal Calculus
Johann Bernoulli (1667–1748) was a Swiss mathematician and pioneer of infinitesimal calculus who tutored Leonhard Euler and shaped continental European…
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Franz von Stuck: Symbolist Master of Mythology
Franz von Stuck (1863–1928) was a German painter, sculptor, and architect best known for his mythological paintings, especially The Sin.…
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William Henry Bragg: Pioneer of X-ray Crystallography
William Henry Bragg (1862–1942) was a British X-ray crystallographer who shared the 1915 Nobel Prize in Physics with his son…
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Gene Siskel: Architect of the Thumbs Rating
Gene Siskel (1946–1999) was an American film critic and co-host of the iconic Siskel & Ebert television series, famous for…
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Ken Rosewall: Tennis Legend and Grand Slam Champion
Ken Rosewall, Australian tennis legend born 1934, won 23 majors and achieved world No. 1 ranking. Pioneer of backhand excellence…
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Anna Akhmatova: Soviet Russia’s Witness Poet
Anna Akhmatova (1889–1966) was a Russian Soviet poet nominated for the Nobel Prize, best known for Requiem, her masterpiece on…
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Frank Lloyd Wright: American Architecture’s Greatest Master
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was an American architect who designed over 1,000 structures and pioneered organic architecture. Recognized as the…
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Meir Kahane: Radical Rabbi and Political Provocateur
Meir Kahane (1932–1990) was an American-born Israeli rabbi and founder of the Kach party. A controversial figure convicted of terrorism-related…
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