1933
1965
On the set of The Sound of Music.

On this day in 1961, the Peace Corps was formally authorized by Congress. President John F. Kennedy (seated) signs legislation
creating the organization.
Ronald William "Ron" Howard is 63 years old today.
Ron Howard studied film at the University of Southern California,
but dropped out before graduating.
1991
1963
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
(February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011)
Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003)

Sean Patrick Astin (Sean Patrick Duke)
was born in Santa Monica, CA.
Astin became known for his portrayal of Samwise Gamgee in
the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003). He also played
Mikey Walsh in The Goonies (1985) and played the title
character in Rudy (1993).

1962
Sir Sidney Poitier is 90 years old today.
Sidney Poitier spent time working as a dishwasher while his friends assisted
him in learning how to read the newspaper and speak without a Bahamian
accent.
The American Film Institute called him one of the 25 Greatest Male Stars of
All Time in 1999.
1967