06-23-1912 – 06-07-1954 Alan Turing – Born in Maida Vale, London, England. He was a British pioneering computer scientist, mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and marathon and distance runner. He was highly influential…
06-22-1949 Meryl Streep – Born in Summit, New Jersey. She is an American actress and philanthropist. Nominated for 20 Academy Awards, Streep has more nominations than any other actor. She…
06-21-1947 Meredith Baxter – Born in South Pasadena, California. She is an American actress and producer. Baxter is most known for the TV show Family Ties (1982-1989). On August 4,…
06-20-1929 – 09-12-2017 Edie Windsor – She was born in the poor part of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three children. Her parents were immigrants from Russia. She shared a 44…
06-20-2010 The Real L Word – An American reality television series aired on the cable station Showtime. The first two season followed a group of lesbians in their daily lives…
06-19-1856 – 01-22-1933 Elisabeth (Bessy) Marbury – Born in New York City, New York. She was a pioneering theatrical and literary agent, and producer, who represented prominent theatrical performers and…
06-19-2014 The United States largest Presbyterian denomination voted to change its definition of marriage and allow its pastors to officiate same-sex ceremonies in states where gay marriage is legal. By…
06-18-1864 – 08-11-1939 Agnes Goodsir – Born in Portland, Victoria, Australia. She moved Europe in 1912 and in 1921 settled in Paris. While in London during WWI, she was close…
On this day in 1983, Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, aboard the Challenger for a six day mission. She said, “The thing that I’ll remember most…
06-17-1943 Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus) – Born in Brooklyn, New York, He is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is best know for his recordings of Mandy, Can’t…
