John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison) (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
John Wayne is pictured above in his last major public appearance, presenting the
best picture award at the 51st Annual Academy Awards in 1979.
John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison) (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
John Wayne is pictured above in his last major public appearance, presenting the
best picture award at the 51st Annual Academy Awards in 1979.
Clinton "Clint" Eastwood, Jr. is 85 today.
Before becoming a cultural icon, Eastwood worked as a lifeguard, a caddy, and
a grocery clerk while growing up. He served as the nonpartisan mayor of Carmel–
by-the-Sea, California from 1986 to 1988.
Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) is 74 years old today
Dylan was born a Jew, but converted to Christianity. While studying at the
University of Minnesota, he became more enthused with folk music than
rock and roll. His last name is derived from the Welsh modernist poet Dylan
Thomas. One of Bob Dylan’s sons, Jakob, has became a rock singer and
guitar player.