Today sees inventor of the turbojet engine and ex-RAF officer, Frank Whittle zoom into the world back in 1907. American pin up, actress with the spot and subject of the original Candle in the Wind song by Reg Dwight, Marilyn Monroe came along in 1926 and was to go onto find that not only are diamonds a girls best friend, but also how to marry a millionaire (or two). Great British comedian, and host of various second rate game shows, (no, not Brucie), but Bob Monkhouse who broke through for the first time in 1928. Top cartoonist, famous for doing the opening credits on Yes Minister and on Pink Floyds The Wall - Gerald Scarfe kickstarted into life in 1936. Kofi Annan looky likey, American actor Morgan Freeman wasnt quite a million dollar baby in 1937. Somehow, Rolling Stone, ex member of the Faces and the Jeff Beck Group, Ronnie Wood has made it to celebrate his 67th birthday and hes probably wondering how hes managed it too. Retired F1 racer, whos not quite Hunt the Shunt, but more Brundle the Trundle - Martin Brundle revved into life in 1959. Having mentioned Kylie, (Aboriginal for boomerang) Minogue the other day in honour of her birthday, heres her acting/singing/personal mate who knows his way round quite a few shopping malls in the world - Jason Donovan was born sealed with a kiss in 1968. Canadian angst ridden songstress Alanis Morrisette had her hands clean when delivered to the world in 1974. Deaths today include Paula Hitler - sister of toothbrush moustached loon, goose step and straight arm lover Adolf who gave up everything in 1960. English inventor of the hovercraft, Christopher Cockerell finally deflated in 1999. South African cricket cheat, Hansie Cronje made it 32 all out after crashing in 2002. Finally, French designer to the masses, with glasses to match - Yves Saint Laurent touched his final bit of cloth in 2008.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 08:07:28 +0000
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