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Darrell Wayne Lukas

Born: Sept. 2, 1935Horse racing 4-time Eclipse-winning trainer who saddled Horses of Year Lady's Secret in 1988 and Criminal Type in 1990; first trainer to earn over $100 million in purses; led…

George Cukor

directorBorn: 7/7/1899Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning film and stage director known for his high quality, classy films, which include The Philadelphia Story (1940), Gaslight (1944…

Ava Gardner

actressBorn: 12/24/1922Birthplace: Smithfield, North Carolina Glamorous actress known for her roles as a romantic leading lady. Her films include The Killers (1946), The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952…

Sir Rex Harrison

actorBorn: 3/5/1908Birthplace: Huyton, England Academy and Tony Award-winning film and stage actor known for his suave, nonchalant style. He appeared in the stage (1956–58) and film (1964)…

Tom Selleck

actorBorn: 1/29/1945Birthplace: Detroit Emmy Award-winning telelvision and film actor best known for his role as the suave, mustachioed private investigator Thomas Magnum on Magnum, P.I. (1980–88…

Top Mystery Books

Warning: Don’t crack open these books if you’re eager for a good night’s sleep. These page-turners are impossible to put down! Bernie Magruder seriesby Phyllis Reynolds NaylorBernie Magruder, who…

2008 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

Kim Stanley

(Patricia Beth Reid)actressBorn: 2/11/1925Birthplace: Tularosa, N.M. versatile actress who bewitched Broadway audiences as a tomboy in Picnic, a spent chanteuse in Bus Stop, and a young single…

Audrey Hepburn

actressBorn: 5/4/1929Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium Academy Award-winning, naturally chic film and stage actress whose poise, sense of style and graceful demeanor made her a star in films such as…

Scatman Crothers

(Benjamin Sherman Crothers)actorBorn: 5/23/1910Birthplace: Terre Haute, Indiana A supporting player, he appeared in a wide range of movies from the 1950s to the 1980s, including The Aristocats (as…