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On this day in 1947 Christian Dior launched the so-called “New Look,” re-establishing Paris as the center of fashion.
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Born on this day in 1909 samba singer, dancer, Broadway actress and film star Carmen Miranda.
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On this day in 1928 soprano Grace Moore made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Mimì.
On this day in 1949 the legendary Mae West revived her 1928 play Diamond Lil at the Coronet Theatre, playing (ça va sans dire) the title role.
Born on this day in 1918 actress, director and producer Ida Lupino.
Born on this day in 1887 poet and expatriate Gertrude Stein.
On this day in 1936 Billie Burke presented Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 with (among others) Fanny Brice, Bob Hope, Josephine Baker, Eve Arden, Judy Canova, Harriet Hoctor, Gertrude Niesen and The Nicholas Brothers. (Did I mention that the choreographer was George Balanchine and the sets and costumes were designed by Vincente Minnelli?)
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