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ACTOR BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1921


Kevin Joseph "Chuck" Connors (April 10, 1921 – November 10, 1992)

Connors played the role of frontiersman Lucas McCain on the ABC-TV series The Rifleman (1958-1963). He was both a professional basketball and baseball player
before turning to acting.

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FORMER MOUSKETEER IS 75 TODAY


Darlene Faye Gillespie was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 

Darlene Gillespie is a former child actress, most remembered as a singer
and dancer on the original The Mickey Mouse Club television series from
1955 to 1958 on ABC.

                       

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COVERED BY LIFE ON THIS DAY IN 1960


Marlon Brando, Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004)

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COVERED BY ROLLING STONE ON THIS DAY IN 1973


Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show appeared on the cover of "Rolling Stone."

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, shortened in 1975 to Dr. Hook, was a rock band,
formed around Union City, New Jersey. They enjoyed considerable success in the
1970s with hits including "Sylvia’s Mother", "The Cover of Rolling Stone", "Sharing
the Night Together
", "A Little Bit More" and "When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman". In addition to their own material, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
performed songs written by the poet Shel Silverstein.

 

 
Ray "Eye Patch" Sawyer turned 79 February 1.

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THE BIG DELL COMIC BOOK FROM 1950

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