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Born 16 June 1890: Stan Laurel

On June 16th, we tip our pork pie hats to comedy legend Stan Laurel! Born in 1890 in Ulverston, England,…

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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 13 June 1892: Basil Rathbone

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the enigmatic Basil Rathbone, born Philip St. John Basil Rathbone on June 13th, 1892!…

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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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Born 9 June 1934: Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson, a pioneering figure in the evolution of soul music, was born Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. on June 9th,…

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Born 8 June 1933: Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky on June 8th, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, was a comedic force who broke…

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Born 6 June 1868: Robert Falcon Scott

Robert Falcon Scott, a British naval officer and explorer forever linked to the conquest of the South Pole, was born…

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Born 5 June 1883: John Maynard Keynes

John Maynard Keynes, a revolutionary figure in economic thought, was born on June 5th, 1883, in Cambridge, England. The son…

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Born 4 June 1738: King George III

King George III, the longest-reigning British monarch (until recently surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II), was born on June 4th, 1738,…

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Born 3 June 1808: Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Finis Davis, a controversial figure forever entwined with the American Civil War, was born on June 3rd, 1808 in…

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Born 2 June 1857: Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar, a towering figure in English music, was born on June 2nd, 1857 in the small village of Lower…

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Born 1 June 1926: Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1st, 1926, was an American actress who rose to become one of…

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Born 31 May 1443: Lady Margaret Beaufort

Lady Margaret Beaufort, a powerful figure during the Wars of the Roses and matriarch of the Tudor dynasty, was born…

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