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June 4
Events on This Day
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1919
94 years ago
After decades of activism by figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, the 19th Amendment passes, guaranteeing women the right to vote.
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1938
75 years ago
The father of modern psychology, Sigmund Freud, flees Vienna following Austria's absorption into Hitler's Germany.
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1972
41 years ago
African American activist and scholar Angela Davis is acquitted on charges of conspiracy, murder and kidnapping by an all-white jury in California.
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2000
13 years ago
Elton John wins a Tony Award for Best Original Musical Score for the play Aida. Although previously nominated, it’s his first Tony.
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June 4
Born on This Day
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Angelina Jolie
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Pucker Uppers
Angelina Jolie
Activist, Film Actress, Director / 1975 -
Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood's leading actresses, known for movies like Changeling and Salt as much as she is for her relationship with actor Brad Pitt.
Born: June 4, 1975
Age: 37 years old
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Advice Dispensers
- The Doctor Is In
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Radio Talk Show Host, Television Personality, Journalist / 1928 -
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is one of the world's most recognized authorities on sex. She has delivered her advice on TV, radio and the web for decades and has written numerous books.
1928 | 84 years old
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Michelle Phillips
- In these groups:
- The Mamas and The Papas
- Beatty's Babes
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
Michelle Phillips
Television Actress, Singer / 1944 -
Michelle Phillips performed with 1960s folk group The Mamas and the Papas. After the group disbanded, Philips became known for her work as a television actress.
1944 | 68 years old
Television Actress, Singer
June 4
Died on This Day
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David Carradine
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
David Carradine
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1936 - 2009
David Carradine was an actor known for his starring role on the 1970s TV series Kung Fu and later in the Kill Bill films.Died: June 4, 2009
Age: 72 years old
Place: Bangkok , Thailand
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Dorothy Gish
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- Silent Screen Stars
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actresses
Dorothy Gish
Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1898 - 1968
Dorothy Gish, younger sister of actress Lillian Gish, was a film actress in the first half of the 20th century.
1968 | 70 years old
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Charles W. Fairbanks
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- Famous Taureans
- Famous Lawyers
- U.S. Vice Presidents
Charles W. Fairbanks
Lawyer, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1852 - 1918
Charles W. Fairbanks was a U.S. attorney and senator who was the country’s 26th vice president under Theodore Roosevelt.
1918 | 66 years old
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Laurie Anderson
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
- Columbia University Alumni
Laurie Anderson
Songwriter / 1947 -
Laurie Anderson is an American performance artist, composer and writer whose work explores a remarkable range of media and subject matter.
June 5, 1947
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Alexandra Feodorovna
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Empresses
- Famous Royalty
Alexandra Feodorovna
Empress / 1872 - 1918
Alexandra Feodorovna was consort of the Russian Czar Nicholas II. Her rule precipitated the collapse of Russia's imperial government. She was murdered, along with her entire family, in 1918.
June 6, 1872
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Allen Iverson
- In these groups:
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Geminis
Allen Iverson
Basketball Player / 1975 -
Allen Iverson was an NBA basketball player. He was Rookie of the Year with the Philadelphia 76ers and was known for his rebellious, hip-hop style.
June 7, 1975
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Byron R. White
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Football Players
- Famous Lawyers
Byron R. White
Football Player, Lawyer, Supreme Court Justice, Government Official / 1917 - 2002
President John F. Kennedy appointed Byron R. White deputy U.S. attorney general in 1961. A year later White was appointed to the Supreme Court where he served until 1993.June 8, 1917
Football Player
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Chris Dodd
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous People Named Chris
Chris Dodd
Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1944 -
Chris Dodd is an American Democratic politician, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1975–81) and of the U.S. Senate (1981– ).
May 27, 1944
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Ana Castillo
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Scholars
Ana Castillo
Scholar, Poet / 1953 -
Ana Castillo is an Hispanic-American poet whose work explores themes of race, sexuality, and gender.
June 15, 1953
Scholar, Poet
