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Mae West, American stage and film actress (died 1980)

Historical image related to Mae West, American stage and film actress (died 1980) from August 17, 1893

Mae West

American actress (1893–1980)

Mary Jane "Mae" West was an American actress, singer, comedian, screenwriter, and playwright whose career spanned more than seven decades. Recognized as a prominent sex symbol of her time, she was known for portraying sexually confident characters and for her use of double…
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August 17

Day of the year

August 17 is the 229th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 136 days remain until the end of the year.
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