MARTINS
This New Yorker ran for president three times, but only won the first time – in 1836.
Martin van Buren
According to legend, he proved himself to be the rightful heir to Britain’s throne by pulling the mythical sword named Excalibur from a stone.
King Arthur
He was the only member of “The Rat Pack” to use “Jr.” in his name.
Sammy Davis, Jr.
In the 1952 Jimmy Boyd song, what did the little child see mommy doing with Santa Claus?
He saw mommy kissing Santa Claus.
Elizabeth Taylor converted to Judaism before her marriage to this singer in 1959.
Eddie Fisher
These two funny friends star together in the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building.
Steve Martin and Martin Short
Two of his most memorable roles were bookkeeper Itzhak Stern in 1993’s Schindler’s List and the title role in 1982’s Gandhi.
Ben Kingsley
If you were a fan of Seinfeld, you’re likely to know the name of the candy that Kramer was eating while observing a live surgery. (He accidently dropped a piece of the candy in the open abdominal cavity of the patient.)
Junior Mints
Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is called this in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras
When Frank Sinatra married this wife (#3), Dean Martin joked, “I’ve got scotch that’s older than her.”
Mia Farrow
This island, located about 200 miles east of Puerto Rico, has been split 60:40 between France and the Netherlands.
Saint Martin
After this musician and her husband wrote “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” a Billboard #1 hit in 1960, they were able to give up their day jobs and concentrate on songwriting.
Carole King
This son of the founder of Standard Oil became famous for his philanthropy at the end of his life, including donating all the land on which the United Nations headquarters was built in New York City and reconstructing Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
The original purpose of this holiday, celebrated in Britain on the day after Christmas, was to give gifts to people in need or in service positions.
Boxing Day
This actor met Phoebe Cates, his future wife, in 1983 when she auditioned for a role in The Big Chill. The part went to Meg Tilly, but forty-three years later, they are still together.
Kevin Kline
James Bond’s favorite car – it’s British-made, of course.
Aston Martin
Cordelia was this fictional king’s youngest daughter – virtuous, honest, and loyal, in contrast to her two older sisters.
King Lear
In 1951, this budding conservative thinker wrote God and Man at Yale, not long after his junior year there.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
The origin of this holiday, first celebrated in 1882 in New York City, is often credited to Peter J. McGuire, the secretary of a carpenters and joiners union.
Labor Day
She was married to Bruce Willis from 1987 to 2000, and to Ashton Kucher from 2005 to 2013.
Demi Moore
His first film nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award was Taxi Driver in 1976. His most recent film nominated for Best Picture was Killers of the Flower Moon in 2023.
Martin Scorsese
In this 1994 animated film, Mufasa represents wisdom and strength, and his guidance shapes young Simba into a compassionate leader.
The Lion King
This now retired Baltimore Oriole shortstop, known for his record-breaking streak of consecutive games played, made it into baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Ironically, Joan Crawford died on May 10, the date of this holiday in many countries (other than the US).
Mother’s Day
Portia de Rossi married this comedian and daytime talk show host in 2008 at a ceremony held in their Los Angeles home.
Ellen DeGeneres