2007-07-07 09:42:20 · 7 answers · asked by licko 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
It was his 45th Birthday!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday%2C_Mr._President
2007-07-07 09:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Em x 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
45
2007-07-07 17:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by Stella S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
42
2007-07-07 16:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Kennedy celebrated his forty-fifth birthday on May 19, 1962 at Madison Square Garden. More than 15,000 people attended along with numerous celebrities, including Marilyn Monroe. Monroe's dress was noted for being flesh colored with 2500 rhinestones sewn into it. The dress was so tight-fitting that Monroe had to be literally sewn into it once she had dressed.[1] It was designed by Jean Louis.
John F. Kennedy thanking Marilyn MonroePeter Lawford was at the event that night to introduce Monroe. He made a play on the actress's lateness by giving her a number of introductions throughout the night, after which she did not go on stage. As she finally came on stage several hours into the show, Lawford introduced her as the "late Marilyn Monroe".[2]
The song itself took the traditional "Happy Birthday to You" lyrics, with "Mr. President" inserted as Kennedy's name. While the original song is generally sung for children, Monroe's performance was notably sultry. Monroe continued the song with a snippet from the classic song "Thanks for the Memory", for which she had written new lyrics specifically aimed at Kennedy.
Monroe's delivery, her racy dress, and her general image as a sex symbol made the President's response humorous when he said, "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."[2]
[edit] Impact
Monroe's dress from the eventThe song and Monroe's performance have been remembered for numerous reasons. First, it was one of her last major public appearances (Monroe died August 5, 1962). In addition, there are persistent rumors that President Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe had had an affair,[3] giving Monroe's performance another layer of meaning. Monroe's dress has become famous as a symbol of the song, selling in 1999 at auction in New York for over US$1.26 million.[1]
2007-07-07 17:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
he turned 45 on may 29th 1962.
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2007-07-07 16:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by Alana The Geek (: 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was his 45th, you can even listen to it the link below has another like to listen...!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday%2C_Mr._President
2007-07-07 19:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by TheatreFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky devil, he was 45. What a tribute, but then it wasn't appreciated like it is now. SHAME.
2007-07-07 17:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋