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SWINGING SIXTIES MODEL IS 65 TODAY
Twiggy (born Lesley Lawson in London, England)
Twiggy was a fashion model known for her waif look during the 1960s. She
popularized the ‘bob’ haircut and heavy eye make up,
After modeling, Twiggy went on to enjoy a successful career as a screen,
stage and television actress.
COVERED BY LIFE ON THIS DAY IN 1949
Ben (Bernard) Turpin (September 19, 1869– July 1, 1940)
Turpin was a comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent
films. His famous eyes, he said, only crossed as a young adult after he
suffered an accident. Turpin was convinced that the crossed eyes were
essential to his comic career; his co-workers recalled that after he received
any blow to the head he made a point of looking at himself in the mirror to
assure himself that they had not become uncrossed.
COVERED BY LIFE ON THIS DAY IN 1938
The above Life Magazine cover features the autographs of Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers and has an estimated value of $200 – $400. This issue of the
magazine has numerous photos and a discussion of the movie Carefree which
stars the couple.
MAGAZINE DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1922
‘Fruit Garden and Home’ was the first issue of what would later become
‘Better Homes and Gardens’. The publisher, E.T. Meredith, had recently
retired as Secretary of Agriculture under Woodrow Wilson.
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