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August 23, 1946: Who drummer Keith Moon born

Posted on August 23, 2019September 5, 2018 by profnostalgia

Keith Moon (August 23, 1946 – September 7, 1978) was an English drummer for the rock band the Who. He… Read more August 23, 1946: Who drummer Keith Moon born

August 9, 1927: Robert Shaw born

Posted on August 9, 2019August 24, 2018 by profnostalgia

Robert Shaw (August 9, 1927 – August 28, 1978) was an English actor, novelist, and playwright. He was nominated for… Read more August 9, 1927: Robert Shaw born

May 9, 1935: Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves born

Posted on April 9, 2019September 10, 2018 by profnostalgia

Roger Hargreaves (May 9, 1935 – September 11, 1988) was an English author and illustrator of children’s books, best remembered… Read more May 9, 1935: Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves born

February 20, 1992: American actor Dick York died

Posted on February 20, 2019September 3, 2018 by profnostalgia

Dick York (September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American radio, stage, film and television actor. He is… Read more February 20, 1992: American actor Dick York died

October 2, 1948: Indian model & actress, Persis Khambatta born

Posted on October 2, 2018August 20, 2018 by profnostalgia

Persis Khambatta (born October 2, 1948) was an Indian model and actress. She was known for her role as Lieutenant… Read more October 2, 1948: Indian model & actress, Persis Khambatta born

Matt & Luke Goss

Posted on September 29, 2018September 26, 2018 by profnostalgia

Matt Goss (born September 29, 1968) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer of 1980s pop… Read more Matt & Luke Goss

Arnold Stang

Posted on September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by profnostalgia

Arnold Stang (September 28, 1918 – December 20, 2009) was an American comic actor and voice actor, whose comic persona… Read more Arnold Stang

Ben E King

Posted on September 28, 2018September 26, 2018 by profnostalgia

Ben E King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson, September 28, 1938 – April 30, 2015) was an American soul and R&B… Read more Ben E King

Mika Häkkinen

Posted on September 28, 2018September 26, 2018 by profnostalgia

Mika Häkkinen (born September 28, 1968), nicknamed “the Flying Finn”, is a Finnish former professional racing driver. He has been… Read more Mika Häkkinen

Michele Dotrice

Posted on September 27, 2018September 26, 2018 by profnostalgia

Michele Dotrice (born September, 27 1948) is an English actress, best known for her portrayal of Betty Spencer, the long-suffering… Read more Michele Dotrice

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