November 6th is the birthday

… of Mike Nichols. He’s 75. Nichols has been nominated for four best director Oscars, winning for “The Graduate.”

… of Sally Field. She’s 60. Field has won two best actress Oscars (because the Academy really likes her); one for “Norma Rae” and the other for “Places in the Heart.”

… of Glenn Frey of The Eagles. He’s 58.

… of California’s first lady, Maria Shriver. She’s 51.

… of Ethan Hawke. He’s 36. Hawke has been nominated for two Oscars, one for supporting actor, “Training Day,” and one for co-writing, “Before Sunset.”

Abraham Lincoln was elected president on this date in 1860.