For those of you who don't know, today is a special day. Today marks the date in history that the following people were born.
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|  | CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926)
French impressionist painter famous for colorful landscapes |  |
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|  | YANNI 58
Self-taught New Age keyboardist born in Greece | |
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|  | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU (1889-1964)
First prime minister of independent India (1947-1964) | |
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|  | MCLEAN STEVENSON (1927-1996)
"M*A*S*H" fans recall Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake | |
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|  | OLGA KURYLENKO 33
Bond Girl bombshell in "Quantum of Solace" also played in the action films "Hitman" and "Max Payne" | |
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|  | JOSH DUHAMEL 40
Army officer William Lennox in the box office hit "Transformers" and its two sequels | |
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|  | BRIAN KEITH (1921-1997)
Rugged actor played dad in original "Parent Trap" (1961) | |
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|  | JACK SIKMA 57
Blonde, curly-haired center for the Seattle SuperSonics | |
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|  | BARBARA HUTTON (1912-1979)
"Poor Little Rich Girl" Woolworth heiress wed 7 times | |
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|  | ROBERT FULTON (1765-1815)
Inventor of the first commercially successful steamboat | |
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| | TORENCE HATCH 30
Also known as Lil Boosie, arrested on drug charges and is currently serving time in prison | |
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|  | RUSSELL TOVEY 31
Actor who was in the British play The History Boys alongside Christopher Keegan. | |
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|  | BROOKE SATCHWELL 32
Australian actress, model, and environmental spokesperson who started her career doing small commercials. | |
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|  | DAVID MOSCOW 38
Played the young Josh Baskin in the 1988 film "Big" | |
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|  | CURT SCHILLING 46
Ace pitcher recorded more than 3,100 strikeouts during his career | |
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|  | PATRICK WARBURTON 48
Actor known for his comedic deep baritone voice over work in films such as The Emperor's New Groove. | |
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|  | HARLAND WILLIAMS 50
Has performed stand-up on Letterman, Leno, Conan, and on comedy central, also had roles in popular comedic films | |
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| | JIMMY PIERSALL 83
Baseball center fielder battled with bipolar disorder | |
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|  | VERONICA LAKE (1922-1973)
Actress caused a craze with blonde hair falling over one eye | |
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|  | ROSEMARY DECAMP (1910-2001)
Movie mom of George Gershwin was TV mom of "That Girl" | |
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|  | DICK POWELL (1904-1963)
Musical partner of Ruby Keeler in "42nd Street" | |
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|  | AARON COPLAND (1900-1990)
American composer of lyrical ballet "Appalachian Spring" | |
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|  | CHARLES LYELL (1797-1875)
British geologist and author of Principles of Geology | |
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|  | LAURA RAMSEY 30
Screen actress best recognized for her role in romantic comedy "She's the Man". | |
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| | JOSEPH REV RUN SIMMONS 48
Former rapper in the influential hip hop group Run-D.M.C. and more recent reality star of the show "Run's House." | |
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| | D.B. SWEENEY 51
Actor best known for his role as hockey player Doug Dorsey in the film The Cutting Edge alongside Moira Kelly. |
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Each and every one of these fine individuals has had an impact on my life in more ways than I care to say. But I whill say a few. I whill. Take Brooke Satchwell for example. I have never heard of her until today. But when I saw that picture, I knew right then and there that she was beautiful. And I added to the list of all the beautiful women that I will never get to date or marry, right up there with Emma Watson and Megan Fox. As a result, my self-esteem dropped just a little more. So I must say thank you, Brooke. I am truly grateful. And let's not forget Yanni. Need I say more? Then, of course, we have Dick Powell. Despite the unfortunate name, he has made a huge mark on my life. I remember the first time I heard of him (3 minutes ago). It was a moment I will never forget. I was sitting at my computer in the dark, in sadness and despair thinking of my inevitable loneliness, when I saw his picture and read that he was a musician with Ruby Keeler. And for just an instance, I thought it said Ruby Keebler. And then I thought of elves. And for that small moment, I wasn't alone anymore in a dark room. I was in a tree making cookies and talking about physics. And let me tell you, when you come from where I am- it doesn't get better than that.
Anyway, I think I'll let you read the rest. These were truly influential people. It was once said, "never did a man get his bones broken who fought the lion". Let that sink in. And then share it. I know these people would. Blessing to you all on this day, the 14th of November. Shalom.
Um, I will have you know that it is also the birthday of Aleksey Krupnyk, my favorite Starcraft 2 Protoss player.
ReplyDeleteHmm...interesting that he wasn't on the list. He seems like a man deserving of recognition. Starcraft has and will continue to be a very influential part of this world. I wish him the happiest of days.
ReplyDeleteActually, I take that back. Let Mr. Krupnyk die. In Starcraft, I mean. This world needs less animation, and more friendimation, if you know what I mean.
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