One of America’s best-loved presidents, John Fitzgerald
Kennedy, was born into a politically and socially prominent
family in Massachusetts, on May 29, 1917. He was the first
American president to be born and then serve in the 20th
century.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Fame
member James Francis "Jim" Thorpe came into this world on
this day in history, May 28, 1888.
Born in a one-room cabin in the geographical area that is now
Oklahoma, Thorpe was raised by Hiram and Charlotte Vieux
Thorpe on the Sac and Fox reservation, according to the
Oklahoma Historical Society.
Thorpe was given the Native American name "Wa-tho-huck,"
meaning "Bright Path" in Sac and Fox language.
James Francis Thorpe (1888 – 1953)
John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison)
(May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
John Wayne became a popular icon through his starring roles
in films which were produced during Hollywood’s Golden Age,
especially in Western and war movies. His career flourished
from the silent era of the 1920s through the American New
Wave, as he appeared in a total of 179 film and television
productions.
He was among the top box-office draws for three decades and
appeared with many other important Hollywood stars of his era.
In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Wayne as one of
the greatest male stars of classic American cinema.
Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa, but grew up in Southern
California.
The house in Winterset, Iowa, where Wayne was born.
1939
1976
The film stars John Wayne in his last film
appearance before his death from stomach
cancer. He was 72.
English musician Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is the co-
founder, guitarist, second lead vocalist and principal songwriter
of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s
and 1970s.
His work with the Who and in other projects, have earned him
critical acclaim. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame as a member of the group.
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — A senior living center in Ellensburg is celebrating the birthday of a local World War II veteran with
friends, family, and even community members making an
appearance.
Ernest Altice or commonly known as Ernie, celebrated his
102nd birthday Monday at Pacifica Senior Living Ellensburg,
a place he’s been at since January 1.
Altice served in the Navy as a radio technician first class
from 1942 to 1946 in World War II.
Just like Ernie had the honor of serving in the Navy, Pacifica
Senior Living has had the privilege of serving him. 
