Born on This Day
Painter best known for simple depictions of rural American life like "American Gothic."
Actress best known for her roles in classic films such as "Vertigo," "Picnic" and "Bell, Book and Candle."
Musician, actor, author and spoken-word artist best known as the frontman for the punk rock band Black Flag.
Toy maker Mattel announces that Barbie and her boy-toy Ken are (gasp!) splitsville, saying she didn't want to go through Valentine's Day "under false pretenses."
Timeline
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