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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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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 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 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 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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Juan Peron

Juan Domingo Perón was a figure who dominated Argentinian politics for over three decades. A military officer turned politician, he…

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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 7 June 1917: Dean Martin

Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7th, 1917, in Steubenville, Ohio, USA, was one of the most celebrated…

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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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