Barry Manilow (Barry Alan Pincus)

Singer-songwriter and producer Barry Manilow recorded "I Write
the Songs" and "Mandy". He went to the Julliard School while
working at CBS to help with tuition fees. He also wrote jingles
like that of the State Farm Insurance company.  

CAMILLE BOHANNON

It was on this day in 1972.

The British took Bunker Hill outside of Boston on this day.

On this day in 1994.

Kate Smith (Kathryn Elizabeth Smith)
(May 1, 1907 – June 17, 1986)

Kate Smith was known as The First Lady of Radio, who is remembered 
for her rendition of Irving Berlin‘s "God Bless America". She had
a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades.