Born on this day in 1906 actress and author Mary Astor.

Born on this day in 1885 columnist and actress Hedda Hopper.

Born on this day in 1917 actress and singer Danielle Darrieux.

Born on this day in 1908 actress Eve Arden.

Born on this day in 1924 ballerina and actress Zizi Jeanmaire.

Happy 80th birthday to triple threat Ann-Margret.

Born on this day in 1937 actress Sandy Dennis.

Happy 88th birthday to actress, comedian, singer and writer Carol Burnett.

Born on this day in 1917 singer Ella Fitzgerald.

Happy 87th birthday actress, singer, dancer, author and activist Shirley MacLaine.

Born on this day in 1932 designer Halston.

Happy 86th birthday mezzo-soprano Fiorenza Cossotto.

Happy 89th birthday actress, comedian, director, and screenwriter Elaine May.

Born on this day in 1924 actress, director and educator Nina Foch.

Born on this day in 1897 soprano Vivienne Segal, whose remarkable Broadway résumé included starring roles in the Ziegfeld Follies, The Desert Song, The Three Musketeers, The Chocolate Soldier, I Married an Angel, Pal Joey and A Connecticut Yankee.

Born on this day in 1919 comedienne and songstress Virginia O’Brien.

Born on this day in 1912 soprano Marta Eggerth.

Born on this day in 1927 comedienne, actress and singer Edie Adams.

Born on this day in 1894 Empress of the Blues Bessie Smith.

Happy 81st birthday actress Julie Christie.

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Happy Diva Day!

On this day in 1967 actress Melina Mercouri brushed up her song and dance skills to open Illya Darling, a musical version of Never on Sunday. The show ran 319 performances at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.