Born in the 20th Century

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Known for his rich, resonant voice and…

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Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor, one of the most groundbreaking and influential comedians of all time, was born on 1 December 1940 in…

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Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper, one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, was born Frank James Cooper on 7 May…

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John Lennon

John Lennon, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, was a man whose life and work transcended…

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Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter, the ethereal voice behind some of the most beloved songs of the 1970s, remains an enduring figure in…

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Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple, the cherubic child star whose dimples and curls became iconic, remains one of the most enduring figures in…

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Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze, a beloved figure in Hollywood, was born on 18 August 1952 in Houston, Texas. Known for his versatile…

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Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly, a name synonymous with the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, was born Charles Hardin Holley on 7…

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John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often called JFK, was born on 29 May 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, to a wealthy and politically…

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Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman, born on 29 August, 1915, in Stockholm, Sweden, transcended the boundaries of language and culture to become one…

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Howard Hughes

Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was an American enigma. He was an aerospace engineer, a business magnate, a film producer, an…

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Born 15 June 1937: Waylon Jennings

Sending a twangy birthday shout-out to the legendary Waylon Jennings! Born on June 15th, 1937, this Texan singer-songwriter wasn’t just…

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Born 14 June 1928: Che Guevara

June 14th, marks the birthday of Ernesto “Che” Guevara. Born in 1928, this Argentinian doctor turned firebrand became a pivotal…

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Born 12 June 1924: George H. W. Bush

Today marks the birthday of American politician and diplomat George Herbert Walker Bush, who was born on June 12th, 1924.…

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Born 11 June 1910: Jacques Cousteau

Ahoy there! Today we set sail to celebrate the birthday of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, born June 11th, 1910!…

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Born 10 June 1922: Judy Garland

Born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10th, 1922, Judy Garland was a childhood star who dazzled audiences and went on…

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