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CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1820

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       Susan Brownell Anthony
(February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906)
 
 

Susan B. Anthony was a prominent American civil rights leader who played a vital 
role in the 19th century women’s rights movement to introduce women’s suffrage
into America. She was co-founder of the first Women’s Temperance Movement.

She also co-founded the women’s rights journal, The Revolution.She was one of
the important advocates in leading the way for women’s rights to be acknowledged
and instituted in the American government.

 


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The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin

 

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COMEDIC ACTOR BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1927

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HARVEY KORMAN
at the 3rd Annual 'TV Land Awards' - Arrivals - held in the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica airport
Santa Monica, California - 13.03.05
Credit: George Brandon / WENN

It was his work on The Carol Burnett Show (CBS-TV, 1967-1978) that
brought comedian Harvey Korman his greatest fame. He was nominated
for six Emmy Awards for his work on the show, and won four times – in
1969, 1971 (for “Outstanding Achievement” by a performer in music or
variety), in 1972 and 1974. Korman was also nominated for four Golden
Globes for the series, winning in 1975.

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FRANKIE’S FIRST HIT ON THIS DAY IN 1958

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Frankie Avalon scored his first Top 10 hit when "Dede Dinah"
reached number 7 on the Billboard chart..

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Frankie Avalon turned 71 on September 18th

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MARILYN MONROE AND JACK PAAR FOR COKE

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A scene from the 1951 movie “Love Nest” was used

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HOW MANY REMEMBER THESE ?

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