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STALLA STEVENS IS 74 TODAY

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Stella Stevens (Estelle Caro Eggleston) is a film, television, and stage
actress who began her acting career in 1959 and starred in such popular
films as The Nutty Professor (1963), The Courtship of Eddie’s Father
(1963), and The Poseidon Adventure (1972). She also appeared in
numerous television series, miniseries, and movies.

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Stella Stevens in The Poseidon Adventure

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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BEN E. KING TURNED 74 TODAY

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Singer Ben E. King (Benjamin Earl Nelson) is perhaps best known as
the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me," a Top 10 hit in both
1961 and 1986. King is one of the principal lead singers of the R&B
vocal group The Drifters. Several splinter groups continue to perform
today.

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Stand by Me is a 1986 Rob Reiner coming of age drama filmed
in Oregon. The movie takes its title from the Ben E. King song 
which plays over the end credits.

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BRIGITTE BARDOT IS NOW 78

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Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot is a former French fashion model, actress, and 
singer. She was one of the best-known sex symbols of the 1960s. Bardot
had once been an aspiring ballet dancer prior to beginning her acting
career in 1952.

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REMEMBERING MARTY ROBBINS

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Robbins served in the Navy until 1945

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Marty Robbins
(Martin David Robinson)

(September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982)

Robbins was one of Country Music’s best loved and most successful and singers
of his time. His 1957 recording of "A White Sport Coat and a Pink Carnation" sold
over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. Other accomplishments
also include the Grammy Award for his 1959 hit and signature song "El Paso",

In addition to his recordings and performances, Robbins was an avid race car
driver, competing in 35 career NASCAR races with six top 10 finishes, including
the 197 Firecracker 400. In 1967, Robbins played himself in the car racing film
Hell on Wheels.


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Marty Robbins with his Magnum 6 race car

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