BORN ON THIS DAY: OLIVER HARDY (1892-1957)

Oliver Norvell Hardy was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles.  He was born January 18, 1892 in Harlem Georgia. Today, we remember his wonderful legacy.

ARE YOU AN OLD SCHOOL DINOSAUR?

We used to be called Baby Boomers but that may very well change in the future. I just read in a comment by some wise guy millennial, that "old school dinosaurs" were a hindrance at the workplace because of their old fashioned ways.  And by "old school dinosaurs", he meant people born before 1970.

While that may be the case, our generation still has some rare distinctions that set us apart in a remarkable way from all others.  People born between 1950 and 1960 have lived in 7 decades, two centuries and 2 millenia. Between 1950 and 1970, we also had great music, beautiful (though bulky) cars, drive-in theaters, soda fountains, and some of the most memorable movies and TV shows ever. Just for starters, the Beatles music,  The Pink Panther and James Bond movies were born in the Sixties!  Google it!

SEAN CONNERY'S BIRTHDAY

SEAN CONNERY was born on August 25th, 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

According to WIKIPEDIA: 

In 2004, a poll in the UK Sunday Herald recognised Connery as "The Greatest Living Scot" and a 2011 EuroMillions survey named him "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure".  He was voted by People magazine as the "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century" in 1999. Connery shares the record for the most portrayals as James Bond with Roger Moore (with seven apiece). In June 1965, Time magazine observed "James Bond has developed into the biggest mass-cult hero of the decade".