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The first Farm Aid concert was held on this day in 1985 — 38 years ago

Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and friends at the first Farm Aid, 1985 The first Farm Aid concert was held on this day in 1985 — 38 years ago. The…

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Poet and singer Leonard Cohen was born 89 years ago today

Leonard Cohen in concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, May 17, 2009 Photo by Frank Beacham Leonard Cohen was born 89 years ago today. A…

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Italy's most awarded actress - Sophia Loren - is 89 years old today

Sophia Loren is 89 years old today. Loren is widely recognized as the most awarded Italian actress. She was the first actress of the talkie era to win…

Sep 20 •

Folksinger David Bromberg is 78 years old today

David Bromberg Photo by Frank Beacham David Bromberg is 78 years old today. A multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, Bromberg is an eclectic…

Sep 19 •

Film star Greta Garbo was born 118 years ago today

Greta Garbo was born 118 years ago today. Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, Garbo was a Swedish film actress and an international star and icon during…

Sep 18 •

Hank Williams - master of country love songs - was born 100 years ago today

Hank Williams was born 100 years ago today. The singer-songwriter and musician is regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all…

Sep 17 •

Bluesman B.B. King was born 98 years ago today

Painting of B.B. King by Tom Noll based on a photo by Rene Huemer B.B. King was born 98 years ago today. Riley B. King, known by the stage name, B.B…

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The most iconic photo of Marilyn Monroe was made 69 years ago today on a New York subway vent

Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell in The Seven Year Itch, 1955 The famous photograph of Marilyn Monroe, laughing as her skirt is blown up by the blast from a…

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