Archive for February 18th, 2012

PORTLAND POSTCARD ~ 1920

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“Pacific Highway Interstate Bridge”

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THE NEW FORD CARS FOR 1940!

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BOBBY HART IS 73 TODAY!

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From left: Billy Hinsche (of Dino, Desi & Billy) and Bobby Hart

Bobby Hart (born Robert Luke Harshman) was part of the singing/songwriting
duo, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart. They were best known for the songs they
wrote for The Monkees.

According to the Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll, Boyce and Hart
wrote more than 300 songs, and sold more than 42 million records during
their partnership. Tommy Boyce died at age 55 on November 23, 1994.

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A LEGEND WAS LOST ON THIS DAY IN 2001

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             Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. (April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001)

Race car driver Dale Earnhardt, known as “The Intimidator”, died of injuries 
received a crash during the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 at Daytona
International Speedway. He has been inducted into numerous halls of fame, 
including the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

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CYBILL SHEPHERD TURNED 62 TODAY

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Cybill-Shepherd today

Cybill Lynne Shepherd is a actress, singer and former model. Her best
known roles include starring as Jacy in The Last Picture Show (1971)
and as Betsy in Taxi Driver (1976).

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Robert De Niro and Cybill Shepherd from Taxi Driver

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