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BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1933
Jayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967)
Actress, singer, and sex symbol Jayne Mansfield had numerous Hollywood
credits including “The Girl Can’t Help It” (1956), and “The Wayward Bus”
(1957).
As a child, Mansfield was a talented pianist and violinist who would often
give impromptu concerts in her family’s driveway.
Mansfield was only 34 when she died of head injuries received in an automobile
accident while on her way to an early-morning TV interview in New Orleans.
ELINOR DONAHUE IS 78 TODAY
Mary Eleanor Donahue was born in Tacoma, Washington.
Donahue is best known for her portrayal of Betty Anderson on the
CBS/NBC family sitcom “Father Knows Best” (1954-1960).
A CIVIL CEREMONY ON THIS DAY IN 1956
To fulfill the requirements of a Code of Monaco and the laws of the Roman
Catholic Church, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier had both civil and religious
weddings. The 16-minute civil ceremony took place in the Palace Throne
Room of Monaco and a reception later in the day was attended by 3,000
Monaco citizens. The religious ceremony took place April 19.
Actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III about to receive the gift of a
white dove on the day of their civil wedding.
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