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transmodal Oct 22, 2008 20:50

1811 - Franz Liszt
Liszt was a Hungarian born composer and pianist. He is ranked as one of the greatest pianist of all times.

Van Cliburn plays "Hungarian Rhapsody No.12"

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1920 - Timothy LearyAmerican writer and psychologist, he is famous for being a proponent of the use of LSD for its mental and spiritual benefits. His phrase "Turn on, tune ( Read more... )

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1917 - Thelonious Monk
One of the most incredible Jazz pianist ever! He created the "Bebop" genre along with people like Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis. This is my absolutely favorite form of jazz music.

"Blue Monk"

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1924 - Ed WoodThis director/producer/screenwriter is the king of the low-budget science fiction and horror ( Read more... )

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transmodal Aug 13, 2008 15:27

1860 - Annie Oakley
American sharpshooter who was a star in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. According to wikipedia this made her the first "American female superstar".

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