Today's Birthdays: July 16
July 16
Ginger Rogers
1911–1995; Singer actress born in Independence, Missouri.
Academy Award-winning film and stage actress and dancer who appeared in several romantic comedies with her dancing partner Fred Astaire. She also gave several successful dramatic performances. Her films include Swing Time (1939) and Kitty Foyle (1940).
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