… of Barbara Eden. “Jeannie” is 72.
… of Linda Thompson. The folk/rock musician, who with then husband Richard made one of the great rock albums — Shoot Out the Lights, is 58 today. She was voted best female singer of 1982 in Rolling Stone.
… of Shelley Long. The star of Cheers and numerous films is 57. Long received six Emmy nominations for her portrayal of Diane Chambers, winning once.
… of Kobe Bryant. He’s 28.
… and of Gene Kelly. The wonderful singer/dancer/actor was born on this date in 1912. Kelly is most famous for Singin’ in the Rain but received his sole Oscar nomination for best actor for Anchors Aweigh. He died in 1996.