Born on This Day
Wisecracking comedian and movie star known for organizing USO shows for U.S. troops.
Actress and LGBTQ activist who broke new ground as a transgender woman in shows like "Orange Is the New Black."
Grammy-winning rock musician whose raspy voice earned her hits like "Come to My Window" and "I'm the Only One."
Bing Crosby records Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" for the soundtrack to his film "Holiday Inn." The Oscar-winning song has since sold an estimated 50 million copies, jingling its way to become the best-selling single ever.
Timeline
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