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RICHARD THOMAS IS 63 TODAY

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From the 1969 film Last Summer

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Thomas as seen in The Waltons

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Richard Earl Thomas

Thomas is best known for his leading role as writer John-Boy Walton in
the CBS family drama The Waltons (1972-1981). During his career, he
won an Emmy Award, and received nominations for another Emmy Award
and two Golden Globe Awards. He began his television career in 1959 in
a version of A Doll’s House before moving on to appear in some soap
operas. He made his Broadway debut at age seven with the assistance
of his parents, who were both ballet dancers.

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A PARADE FOR LUCKY LINDY ON THIS DAY IN 1927

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Charles A. Lindbergh (center) was honored with a ticker-tape parade
down 5th Avenue in New York City following his historic solo flight to
Paris May 20-21.   

 


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FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT IS 90 TODAY

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George H.W. Bush 1925, one and a half years old

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Navy pilot Bush

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President George H.W. Bush, official portrait (1989)

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George Herbert Walker Bush

George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to
1993. He also served as vice president, congressman, ambassador, and was 
director of the CIA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday, becoming
the youngest aviator in the U.S. Navy at the time and served in World War II. His 
son, George W. Bush, was the 43rd President of the Untied States.

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TODAY IN HISTORY ~

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Camille Bohannon

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VIC DAMONE IS 86 YEARS OLD TODAY

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Vic Damone (Vito Rocco Farinola)

He had to drop out of school to help support his family and work as an usher
and elevator operator after his father was injured. Inspired by his favorite
singer, Frank Sinatra, Damone began taking voice lessons. He entered the
talent search on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts and won in April 1947. This
led to his becoming a regular on Godfrey’s show. He met Milton Berle at the
studio who got him work at two night clubs. By mid-1947, Damone had signed
a contract with Mercury Records.

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