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SINGER-DANCER DIED ON THIS DAY IN 1990

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Sammy at 6 years old 

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Sammy Davis, Jr. in 1989

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“I Gotta Be Me” was a surprise hit for Davis, peaking at #11
on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1969, and remaining
in the Top 40 for 11 weeks. It was Davis’ third highest
charting single on the Hot 100 chart.

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From left: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra (the “Rat Pack”) 

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MAN WITH THE GOLDEN VOICE IS 76 TODAY

 
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Radio announcer Gary Owens

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BOB HOPE FOR PEPSODENT TOOTH PASTE

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GROUP’S TV DEBUT ON THIS DAY IN 1964

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Gerry and the Pacemakers

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Ed Sullivan

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COMEDIENNE IS 79 TODAY

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Carol Burnett in high school

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