1846 Anna Swan – Canadian-born circus entertainer with P.T. Barnum's circus. Barnum claimed she was 8'1", but in reality she was only 7'6". She earned $1000 a month and schooling in exchange for her performances. In 1871 she married Kentucky giant Martin Bates. Their two children were abnormally large and died at birth

That's so sad about their children. I bet they were heart broken.








1942 Garrison Keillor – Humorist, radio host (The Prairie Home Companion) and author (Radio Days)

I was always a big fan of that show. I wish they had things like that now.