Today is the birthday of
. . . Shirley MacLaine, five-time nominee for the Oscar for best actress — winning for Terms of Endearment in 1984 — was born Shirley MacLean Beaty in Richmond, Virginia, 76 years ago today. She and brother Warren grew up in Arlington, Virginia (both attended Washington-Lee High School, as did Sandra Bullock, Gena Rowlands and Forrest Tucker).
. . . Barbra Streisand was born in Brooklyn 68 years ago today. Miss Streisand has been nominated for the best actress Oscar twice, winning for Funny Girl in 1969. She also shared the Oscar with Paul Williams for best original song in 1977 for A Star is Born.
Reportedly MacLaine and Streisand celebrate their birthday together each year.
And yesterday was the birthday of Shirley Temple. She is 82.
Valerie Bertinelli turned 50 yesterday.
William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes both died 394 years ago yesterday.