Thursday, October 24, 2013

Rosa Parks (Feb. 4, 1913 – Oct. 24, 2005)

U.S. activist Rosa Parks was born as Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She said, “I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." [Amen. Amen!]... Ms. Parks died on October 24, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan.

Raúl Juliá (March 9, 1940 – Oct. 24, 1994)

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Christian Dior (Jan. 21, 1905 – Oct. 23, 1957)

Fashion designer Christian Dior was born on January 21, 1905 in Granville, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France. Mr. Dior died on October 23, 1957 in Montecatini, Tuscany, Italy.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Audra Lindley (Sept. 24, 1918 – Oct. 16, 1997)

Shirley Booth (Aug. 30, 1898 – Oct. 16, 1992)

U.S. actress Shirley Booth was born on August 30, 1898 in New York City, New York. She said, “Why is it that men who can go through severe accidents, air raids, and any other major crisis always seem to think that they are at death's door when they have a simple head cold?" [Overacting?]... Ms. Booth died on October 16, 1992 in North Chatham, Massachusetts.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Yul Brynner (July 11, 1920 – Oct. 10, 1985)

Actor Yul Brynner was born as Yuliy Borisovich Brynner on July 11, 1920 in Vladivostok, Russia. He said, “People don't know my real self, and they're not about to find out." [Hmmm.]... Mr. Brynner died on October 10, 1985 in New York City, New York.