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October 14, 1977
Bing Crosby, American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1903)
Bing Crosby
Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby Jr. was an American singer, comedian, entertainer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. Crosby was a leader in record sales, network radio ratings, and motion picture grosses from 1926 to 1977. He was one of the first global cultural icons. Crosby made over 70 feature films and recorded more than 1,600 songs.