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BOB DYLAN IS NOW 70
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman) is a singer-songwriter, poet,
and painter. He has been a major figure in music for five decades. Much
of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s. He is well known for his
1965 six-minute single “Like a Rolling Stone”. His earlier songs include
“Blowin in the Wind and “The Times They Are a-Changin” became
anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements.
BRIDGE OPENED ON THIS DATE IN 1883
After 14 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York was opened
to traffic. The ceremony is depicted above. The bridge, originally referred to
as the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, is one of the oldest suspension bridges
in the United States. It connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan
and Brooklyn by spanning the East River with 1,595.5 feet.
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Brooklyn Bridge under construction
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The bridge shortly after construction
PRISCILLA PRESLEY IS 66 TODAY
Priscilla Presley, 12 years old
Priscilla Presley (born Priscilla Ann Wagner) is a actress and businesswoman. She
is the ex-wife of singer Elvis Presley and the mother of Lisa Marie Presley. As an
actress, Priscilla is best known for co-starring with Leslie Nielsen in the three
successful Naked Gun films between 1988 and 1994, and for her five-year run
playing Jenna Wade on the CBS-TV series Dallas (1978-1991).
ROSEMARY CLOONEY ~ (MAY 23, 1928-JUNE 29, 2002)
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