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CLINT WALKER IS 90 YEARS OLD TODAY

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Norman Eugene "Clint" Walker was born in Hartford, Illinois.

Actor Clint Walker became known for starring in the Western ABC-TV series 
Cheyenne (1955-1963), as well as for his role in the 1971 ABC-TV movie
Yuma. He made over 40 appearances in his television and film career,
which earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

 

 

Clint Walker                                                                                                                                                                                 Más

 

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PAST WORLD NEWS EVENTS

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SANDY KOZEL

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The newborn Dionne Quints of Canada

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The Dionne quintuplets were born on this day in 1934 near
Callender, Ontario, to Olivia and Elzire Dionne. The babies
were the first quintuplets to survive infancy.

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The Dionne Quints, grown up at 18 in 1952.

 

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The remaining Dionne Quintuplets of Canada.   

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Ian Lancaster Fleming (May 28, 1908 – August 12, 1964)

Ian Fleming was an English author, journalist and naval intelligence officer
who is best known for his James Bond series of spy novels.

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Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew
Patrick David) (June 23, 1894 – May 28, 1972) 

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National League club owners voted on this day in 1957 to allow the Brooklyn
Dodgers to move to Los Angeles and that the New York Giants could move
to San Francisco.
 

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HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST WORLD NEWS

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CAMILLE BOHANNON

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On this day in 1961, America was asked by U.S. President Kennedy
to work toward putting a man on the moon before the end of the
decade.

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President John F. Kennedy delivering his “Space Race” challenge,
one of the most memorable speeches of the 20th century
.

 

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Mann’s Chinese Theater when "Star Wars" opened on this day 
in 1977.

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In Houston on this day in 2006, former Enron Corp. chiefs Kenneth
Lay and Jeffrey Skillinng were convicted of conspiracy and fraud
for the downfall of Enron.

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Pictured from left: Billy Crystal and Jay Leno.

It was on this day in 1992, Jay Leno debuted as the new permanent host of
NBC’s "Tonight Show." It was three days after
Johnny Carson
‘s retirement
as
host of the program. Jay’s first guest was Billy Crystal.

”The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” was nominated for an Emmy Award
in the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series category ten
times between 1993 and 2005. It won the award in 1995.
 



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PRISCILLA PRESLEY IS 72 TODAY

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Priscilla in 1960.

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Priscilla Ann Presley (Wagner) was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Priscilla was the wife of singer Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973 and played a
role on the CBS television series Dallas (April 1978 – May 1991). She made
her TV debut in 1983, playing Sandy Redford in the TV film Love Is Forever.

 

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RECAPPING PAST WORLD NEWS

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CAMILLE BOHANNON

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All alone on stage, actress Marilyn Monroe sings ‘Happy Birthday’
to President John F. Kennedy, New York, on this day in 1962. 

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President John Kennedy acknowledges cheers at Madison Square
Garden during his pre-birthday salute.

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Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (Bouvier)
(July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994)

 


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   It was on this day in 1992.

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Amy Elizabeth Fisher will turn 42 August 21.

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Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is 72 years old today.

Pete Townshend had plans to become a graphic artist before his music career
took off after his grandmother bought him his first guitar in 1956.

After having a spiritual awakening and becoming a Baba disciple, he was one
of very few rock stars who opposed the use of psychedelic drugs.

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