Today in History - August 5, 1962

*BIRTH NAME: Norma Jeane Mortenson *ALSO KNOWN AS: Norma Jeane Baker *HEIGHT: 5 feet 5 1/2 inches *WEIGHT: Varied, 115 - 120 lbs. *Measurements: 37-23-36 (Studio's Claim); 35-22-35 (Dressmaker's Claim) *HAIR COLOR: Blond *EYES: Blue *3 MARRIAGES: *Jimmy Dougherty (1942-1946); *Joe DiMaggio (1954); *Arthur Miller (1956-1961) *3 STEPCHILDREN: *Joe DiMaggio, Jr., *Jane and Robert Miller *FACTS: *FAVORITE COLORS: Beige, black, white and red *Issued on June 1, 1995, Marilyn was featured on a 32¢ US commemorative postage stamp. *In 1946, she began using the stage name Marilyn Monroe, but did not legally change her name until February 23, 1956. *Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in San Francisco City Hall. *Starred in 30 films. *In 1955, she started own production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions. *Elton John recorded the song "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. *In 1999, Marilyn was named the Number One Sex Star of the 20th Century by Playboy magazine. *In 1999, Marilyn was voted the 'Sexiest Woman of the Century' by People Magazine. *In 1997, Ranked #8 in Empire (UK) Magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time". *In 1995, Chosen by Empire Magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History". *In 1995, Voted Empire (UK) Magazine's "Sexiest Female Movie Star of all Time". *Voted 4th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly. *Voted 2nd Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere Magazine. *Ranked #6 on the American Film Institute's "50 Greatest Screen Legends" list. *In December 1953, she was the Playboy "Sweetheart" of the Month. *In February 1953, Marilyn was named the “The Most Advertised Girl in the World” by the Advertising Association of the West. *In 1947, she was crowned Miss California Artichoke Queen. *Golden Globe for "Female World Film Favorite 1961". *Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy ("Some Like It Hot," 1960). *Crystal Star Award for Best Foreign Actress ("The Prince and the Showgirl," 1959). *David Di Donatello Prize for Best Foreign Actress ("The Prince and the Showgirl," 1959). *Nomination for Best Foreign Actress, 1958 British Academy Awards ("The Prince and the Showgirl"). *Nomination for Best Foreign Actress, 1956 British Academy Awards ("The Seven Year Itch"). *Golden Globe for "Female World Film Favorite 1954". ***info retrieved on 8/5/09 from: http://www.marilynmonroe.com

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