Born 1912

Dagny Carlsson (1912–2022), world’s oldest blogger

Dagny Carlsson was a Swedish blogger who gained an international audience after she began blogging at the age of 99.

Roberta McCain (1912–2020), mother of Senator John McCain

Roberta McCain, the mother of Senator John McCain, has died at the age of 108.

William Frankland (1912–2020), founding father of allergy medicine

Dr. William Frankland was a pioneering allergist who popularized pollen count reporting and helped develop the science behind allergy shots.

Marie Greenwood (1912–2019), pioneering Denver teacher

Fought segregation as one of the first black teachers hired by Denver Public Schools.

Connie Sawyer (1912 – 2018), known as Hollywood’s oldest working actress

Appeared in “Dumb and Dumber,” “Seinfeld,” and “The Office”…

E.R. Braithwaite (1912 - 2016), To Sir, With Love author

E.R. Braithwaite wrote the autobiographical novel "To Sir, With Love," drawing on his experiences as a teacher in London's East End during the 1950s.

Louis Terkel, Better Known as Studs

Studs Terkel was known for his innate curiosity about people – all kinds of people doing all sorts of things – and for his interview style that elicited the most private thoughts from his subjects.

Doris Duke: Money, Mansions and Men

Eccentric heiress Doris Duke did not leave any heirs, but she enhanced many people’s lives through the reported $1.3 billion she left to foundations ...

Howdy, Minnie Pearl!

On Minnie Pearl's 100th birthday, we remember her down-home humor.

Chuck Jones: King of Cartoons

Chuck Jones was a giant of the cartoon world, responsible for some of our very favorite classic characters...

A Dance with Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly's stunning talent and grace made him one of the greatest dancers of all time.

Art Linkletter Said the Darndest Things

Art Linkletter would have turned 100 today. He died just two years ago after what was clearly a wonderful life...

Woody Guthrie: From Sea to Shining Sea

Here are 10 things you may (or may not) know about the Dust Bowl Troubadour, plus a few of our favorite Woody Guthrie songs.

June Havoc, Child Star

June Havoc was one of the first child movie stars, and she was one of the youngest. She also had one of the most difficult stage parents of all time...

Do You Know Karl Malden?

Today would have been Karl Malden's 100th birthday, and we're noting the day with a look at three memorable examples of his work.

Perry Como: Singing Sensation and Barber

Perry Como sold over 100 million records during a career that spanned over half a century. Ten years after his death, we take a look back at his life and work.

The Films of Don Siegel

Don Siegel, who died 20 years ago today, was among the best action and drama film directors of his generation. Today we remember him by looking back at five of his best films...