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SWINGING SIXTIES MODEL IS 65 TODAY

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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.

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1967

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MOVIE CHOPPER GOES UP FOR AUCTION

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NEW YORK (AP) – The customized Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode
in "Easy Rider" has come to symbolize the counterculture of the 1960s. Now it’s
for sale.

The auction house Profiles in History told The Associated Press that it estimates
the Harley-Davidson will bring $1 million to $1.2 million at its Oct. 18 sale being
held online and at its galleries in Calabasas, California.

The seller is Michael Eisenberg, a California businessman who once co-owned
a Los Angeles motorcycle-themed restaurant with Fonda and "Easy Rider" co-
star Dennis Hopper.

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1969

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Sandy Kozel

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FORMER TEEN IDOL IS 75 TODAY

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Frankie Avalon (born Francis Thomas Avallone in Philadelphia, PA)

Avalon’s hit song "Why" became the last #1 hit of the 1950s. He played
the trumpet during his first television appearance at age twelve.

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1963

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Tim Maguire

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Oliver Stone yearbook photo from Trinity
School in New York City

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Director William Oliver Stone is 68 years old today

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