October 4

October 4

Born on This Day

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  • Fright Writers
  • Famous Libras
  • Famous People Named Anne

  Anne Rice

  Author / 1941 -

  Anne Rice wrote supernatural novels. Her most famous series was Vampire Chronicles, which included the book Interview with the Vampire.

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  Anne Rice

  Born: October 4, 1941
  Age: 71 years old
  Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  Occupation: Author
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  • In these groups:
  • AIDS Activists
  • Cast of The Butler
  • Famous Libras

  Liev Schreiber

  Film Actor / 1967 -

  Liev Schriber is an actor known for appearing in such films as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Hamlet and Scream.

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  Liev Schreiber

  1967 | 45 years old
  Film Actor

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  • Vegans
  • Onscreen Superheroes
  • Famous Libras

  Alicia Silverstone

  Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress / 1976 -

  Alicia Silverstone is an actress who starred in such films as Clueless and The Crush. She is an outspoken environmentalist, vegan and animal rights activist.

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  Alicia Silverstone

  1976 | 36 years old
  Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress

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  • Million-Dollar Ideas
  • Famous Fathers
  • Vegans

  Russell Simmons

  Entrepreneur / 1957 -

  Co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons was the force behind the hip-hop revolution, promoting stars like the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and LL Cool J.

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  Russell Simmons

  Born: October 4, 1957
  Age: 55 years old
  Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
  Occupation: Entrepreneur
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  • Best Actor Oscar Winners
  • Honorary Oscar Recipients
  • The Ed Sullivan Show Guests

  Charlton Heston

  Film Actor / 1923 - 2008

  Charlton Heston was an American film actor best known for his roles in Antony and Cleopatra, The Ten Commandments, Ben Hur and Planet of the Apes (1968).

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  Charlton Heston

  1923 | 84 years old
  Film Actor

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  • Bewitching Women
  • U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
  • Sparks On The Set

  Susan Sarandon

  Film Actress / 1946 -

  Susan Sarandon is an Academy Award-winning American film actress known for roles in films like Bull Durham, Thelma and Louise and Dead Man Walking.

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  Susan Sarandon

  1946 | 66 years old
  Film Actress

October 4

Died on This Day

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  • Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
  • The 27 Club
  • Woodstock Performers

  Janis Joplin

  Singer / 1943 - 1970

  Singer Janis Joplin rose to fame in the late 1960s and was known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals. She died of an accidental drug overdose in 1970.

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  Janis Joplin

  Died: October 4, 1970
  Age: 27 years old
  Place: Hollywood, California , United States
  Occupation: Singer
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  • Historic Hair Band Members
  • Famous Cancerians
  • Famous Painters

  Rembrandt

  Painter / 1606 - 1669

  Known for his self-portraits and biblical scenes, Dutch artist Rembrandt is considered to be one of the greatest painters in European history.

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  Rembrandt

  1669 | 63 years old
  Painter

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  • Famous Scorpios
  • Famous People Named Anne
  • Famous Poets

  Anne Sexton

  Poet / 1928 - 1974

  Poet Anne Sexton wrote the collections To Bedlam and Part Way Back, as well as Live or Die, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize. She committed suicide in 1974.

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  Anne Sexton

  1974 | 45 years old
  Poet