Born on this day...

Oct 17, 2008 15:37

1915 - Arthur Miller
Miller is an American playwright. Most famous for "The Crucible" and "Death of a Salesman". He wrote "The Crucible" after refusing to give testimony against others at the House Un-American Activities Committee. He was also married to Marilyn Monroe.

"The Atheism Tapes" - Americans and Atheism

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1918 - Rita Hayworth
Hayworth was one of Hollywoods' sex symbols of the 1940's... she is one of the "pin up girls" that were popularized during WWII.

"Gilda"

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1938 - Evel Knievel
A daredevil more famous for his crashes than his successful jump attempts... he was probably responsible for thousands of broken bones from children who sought to immitate his jumps in the 70's. He is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of broken bones (433).

First jump on Wide World of Sport

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1948 - Margot Kidder
This American actress is best know for her role as Lois Lane in the Superman movies of the 80's.

"Superman"

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1949 - Timothy Bottoms
Bottoms is an actor, his first major role was in "The Last Picture Show". Recently he has played George W Bush in several TV shows.

"The Last Picture Show"

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1958 - Alan Jackson
A good ole' Georgia boy, Jackson grew up in Newnan Georgia. He is one of the most successful of the "new country" artists. I also think he is quite handsome... I have a weakness for blond mustaches!



sorry, can't embed any of his videos :o(
"Chattahoochee" - this is a river that runs through North Georgia (including Atlanta). I spent many summer days during my childhood playing in the river.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smgVLKoA1sE

1962 - Mike Judge
Creator of "Beavis and Butt-Head" as well as "King of the Hill".

"The Great Cornholio"

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