Born This Day In History 18th February
Celebrating Birthday's Today
John Travolta
Born: John Joseph Travolta 18th February 1954, Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Known For : John Travolta is best known as an American actor, dancer and singer. His breakthrough role came in Saturday Night Fever ( 1977 ) and Grease ( 1978 ), together with his co-star Olivia Newton-John they had worldwide success with the single "You're the One That I Want" reaching Number 1 on the pop charts in more than 10 countries around the world. He has also starred in a number of other movies including Staying Alive, Look Who's Talking, Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Primary Colors, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Wild Hogs and Hairspray being nominated and winning multiple awards along the way.
Yoko Ono
Born: 18th February 1933 Tokyo, Japan
Known For : Yoko Ono is best known for her marriage to John Lennon and as an avant-garde artist. Prior to her marriage to John Lennon she was an explorer of conceptual art and performance art including an experimental filmmaker. She was and still is an outspoken activist for peace and human rights, very possible one of the many reasons Lennon was attracted to her. Although during her marriage to John she argued with Paul McCartney, they have since become working partners on a number of ventures and although not the best of friends they do hold a healthy respect for each others work.
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