Born on this day in 1928 singer Rosemary Clooney.
Born on this day in 1907 actor, director and producer Laurence Olivier.
On this day in 1959 Ethel Merman created the musical theater diva’s ultimate role: Madame Rose in Gypsy.
Happy 75th birthday to singer, actress and icon Cher.
Born on this day in 1939 actress Nancy Kwan.
Born on this day in 1892 bass Ezio Pinza…
Born on this day in 1906 soprano Zinka Milanov…
Born on this day in 1919 pianist and entertainer Liberace.
Born on this day in 1898 actress, singer, and fashion model Arletty.
Happy 87th birthday to actress and diseuse Siân Phillips.
Born on this day in 1922 actress Bea Arthur.
Born on this day in 1907 actress Katharine Hepburn.
Born on this day in 1899, film and Broadway’s most elegant danseur, Fred Astaire.
On this day in 1958 Alfred Hitchcock‘s psychological thriller Vertigo premiered in San Francisco.
Happy birthday tenor Michael Fabiano.
Forty years ago tonight, Elizabeth Taylor made her Broadway debut as Regina in The Little Foxes.
Born on this day in 1914 actor Tyrone Power and in 1915 actress and singer Alice Faye.
Born on this day in 1929 actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn.
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.
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