(Fox News) – Iconic and celebrated American composer Cole
Porter was born on this day in history, June 9, 1891, into a
prestigious family in Peru, Indiana. 

His mother, Kate Cole Porter, was the daughter of wealthy
businessman J.O. Cole — and due to his upbringing, young
Cole Porter enjoyed a privileged childhood, according to
the Indiana Historical Society.

At the age of 6, Porter started playing both the violin and
piano — and became quite good at both instruments.  

Harry Belafonte ( Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.)
(March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023)

Belafonte was a Jamaican-American singer, actor and activist,
who popularized calypso music with international audiences
in the 1950s. His breakthrough album Calypso (1956) was the
first million-selling LP by a single artist.

Belafonte was best known for his recordings of "Day-O
(The Banana Boat Song)".

ED DANAHUE

SANDY KOZEL

Walter Matthau, left,  and Art Carney on Broadway in Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple.

Neil Simon Broadway play The Odd Couple debuted in 1965
and starred Walter Matthau (who would go to play the same
role in the film) and Art Carney as Felix Ungar. Matthau won
a Tony award for his portrayal, one of a slew of accolades
the play received.

   
JOHN BELMONT                                 

John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English singer,
songwriter, and television personality. He rose to fame
during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal
band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the
nickname "Prince of Darkness".  He is 74 years old today.