Mikhail Baryshnikov is one of most well-known dancers of our time.  Even people who are otherwise unfamiliar with prominent figures in ballet will recognize this name.  Baryshnikov was born on January 28, 1948 in Riga, Latvia.  At that time, it was part of the USSR.  Today, Latvia is independent.  The dancer defected from the USSR in [...]

Baseball icon Joe Torre was born on July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York.   He became a professional baseball player at age 20, and spent time playing for the Atlana Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets.  After his career as a player was over, he took on the role of manager.  [...]