Archive for June, 2012

NOVELIST BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1903

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George Orwell ( born Eric Arthur Blair,
June 25, 1903 – January 21, 1950)

George Orwell, was an English novelist, political writer and journalist who is best
remembered for two fictional works that become 20th-century classics. “Animal
Farm (1944) and “Nineteen Eighty-four (1949). Today, Orwell’s work continues
to influence popular and political culture,

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November 28, 1983 issue

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PORTLAND POSTCARD FROM 1907

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The Oregonian Building

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BAND’S NAMESAKE IS 65 TODAY

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Michael John Kells "Mick" Fleetwood is a British musician and actor best
known for his role as the drummer and of the blues/rock and roll band
Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of John McVie, was
the inspiration for the name of the originally Peter Green-led Fleetwood
Mac. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for
his work in the group. He is the sole member to stay with the band
through its ever-changing lineup since its formation in 1967.

 

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Fleetwood Mac, circa 1967: From left: John McVie, Danny Kirwan, Peter
Green, Mick Fleetwood and Jeremy Spencer on the right.

 

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TODAY IN HISTORY ~

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  Jackie Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987)

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JUNE CARTER CASH, BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1929

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June Carter married Johnny Cash on March 1, 1968


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Valerie June Carter Cash (June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003)



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