On This Day

“Publicity can be terrible” “Publicity can be terrible”

Born on this day in 1921 actress and singer Jane Russell.

By June 21, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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The other woman The other woman

Born on this day in 1911 actress and television producer Gail Patrick.

By June 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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A little air of mystery A little air of mystery

Born on this day in 1921 actor Louis Jourdan.

By June 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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I love a parade I love a parade

Born on this day in 1903 actress and singer Jeanette MacDonald.

By June 18, 2021 at 9:43 AM
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King of the Underworld King of the Underworld

Happy 90th birthday mezzo-soprano Mignon Dunn.

By June 17, 2021 at 8:08 AM
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Storm at sea Storm at sea

Born on this day in 1899 soprano Helen Traubel.

By June 16, 2021 at 7:55 AM
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It ain’t necessary It ain’t necessary

Born on this day in 1894 composer and arranger/orchestrator Robert Russell Bennett.

By June 15, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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Here’s to us! Here’s to us!

Born on this day in 1929 composer Seymour Kaufman (better known as Cy Coleman).

By June 14, 2021 at 6:00 AM
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I hope you’re satisfied! I hope you’re satisfied!

Born on this day in 1926 funnyman Paul Lynde.

By June 13, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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I am worshipped by millions I am worshipped by millions

On this day in 1963 the spectacular and troubled film Cleopatra finally premiered.

By June 12, 2021 at 1:00 AM
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Naught can efface you Naught can efface you

Born on this day in 1913 mezzo-soprano Risë Stevens.

By June 11, 2021 at 1:53 AM
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Miss Show Business Miss Show Business

Born on this day in 1922 entertainer Judy Garland.

By June 10, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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Deep in the heart of me Deep in the heart of me

Born on this day in 1891 composer Cole Porter.

By June 09, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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And now someone else is getting all your best And now someone else is getting all your best

Happy 81st birthday to songstress Nancy Sinatra.

By June 08, 2021 at 6:58 AM
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You couldn’t buy this kind of publicity You couldn’t buy this kind of publicity

Born on this day in 1924 actress and singer Dolores Gray.

By June 07, 2021 at 3:22 AM
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The Queen of Technicolor The Queen of Technicolor

Born on this day in 1912, actress Maria Montez.

By June 06, 2021 at 2:23 AM
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Maid about you Maid about you

Happy 56th birthday soprano Sandrine Piau.

By June 05, 2021 at 3:34 AM
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“Did you get her innuendo?” “Did you get her innuendo?”

Born on this day in 1907 actress Rosalind Russell.

By June 04, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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“Maybe my style is eccentric” “Maybe my style is eccentric”

Born on this day in 1913 journalist and panelist Dorothy Kilgallen.

By June 03, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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Because it’s June Because it’s June

On this day in 1969 Renata Tebaldi and Franco Corelli opened the Met’s June Festival in Tosca.

By June 02, 2021 at 6:05 AM
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Specialization Specialization

Born on this day in 1926 Marilyn Monroe.

By June 01, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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“Toujours la voix de tête” “Toujours la voix de tête”

Born on this day in 1879 (or, if you ask her, 1883) soprano Frances Alda.

By May 31, 2021 at 2:05 AM
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Credo Credo

Born on this day in 1920 bass-baritone George London.

By May 30, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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The show is on The show is on

Born on this day in 1894 actress, singer and comedic performer Beatrice Lillie.

By May 29, 2021 at 2:22 AM
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