The beat began in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on December 18, 1950, when rock musician Randy Castillo made his day of birth debut. His father was a mariachi musician who encouraged his talent, and Castillo was selected for Arizona’s All-State symphonic band during his senior year of high school. After playing in the local Arizona music… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Randy Castillo, Rock Musician
Year: 1950
Lorraine Garcia-Nakata ‘Follow Your Gifts’
Happy Birthday to artist, art professor, and museum director Lorraine Garcia-Nakata, born in Yuba City, California, on November 14, 1950. Garcia- Nakata’s grandparents immigrated to the US in 1914 during the Mexican Revolution. Garcia-Nakata has served the American public and the arts for over 30 years. Her professional roles include Commissioner with the San Francisco… Continue reading Lorraine Garcia-Nakata ‘Follow Your Gifts’
Puerto Rican Heros in the Korean War 1950
On September 30, 1950, the 65th Infantry Regiment, an infantry regiment of soldiers who were all from Puerto Rico arrived at Pusan, Korea, to fight for their country in the Korean War. Puerto Ricans volunteered in huge numbers for the war. The Puerto Rican regiment fought in nine major campaigns over three years, earning medals and… Continue reading Puerto Rican Heros in the Korean War 1950
Happy Birthday to Stephanie Gonzalez 1950
Happy Birthday to politician and public servant Stephanie Gonzales, born on August 12, 1950 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gonzales’ father emigrated from Mexico; her mother’s family has been in the state for over 400 years. Gonzales graduated from the Loretto Academy for Girls in Santa Fe. Gonzales has served in State Government for over… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Stephanie Gonzalez 1950
Happy Birthday to Paul Espinosa, Scholar and Songwriter 1950
Happy Birthday to documentary film producer and anthropologist Paul Espinosa, born on August 8, 1950, in Alamosa, Colorado. Espinosa earned a BA from Brown University and an MA and Ph D from Stanford. He has created numerous award winning documentaries and films, funded by organizations such as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Paul Espinosa, Scholar and Songwriter 1950
Constitutional Government for Puerto Rico 1950
On June 8, 1950, the US Senate approved the Public Law 81-600, allowing Puerto Rico to establish its own constitutional government. Antonio Fernós-Isern served as president of the Constitutional Convention, which formulated the status of Commonwealth or Estado Libre Asociado. A referendum was later held in Puerto Rico, with 76.5% of voters approving of the… Continue reading Constitutional Government for Puerto Rico 1950
Sônia Maria Campos Braga, Actor
Happy Birthday to Sônia Maria Campos Braga, born on June 8, 1950, in Maringá, Brazil. Her father was Afro-Portuguese and her mother was Euro-Native American; the result is a stunning mix of beauty and talent. Her father died when she was 8, and Braga worked as a typist at age 14 to support her impoverished… Continue reading Sônia Maria Campos Braga, Actor
Constitutional Government for Puerto Rico
On June 8, 1950, the US Senate approved the Public Law 81-600, allowing Puerto Rico to establish its own constitutional government. Antonio Fernós-Isern served as president of the Constitutional Convention, which formulated the status of Commonwealth or Estado Libre Asociado. A referendum was later held in Puerto Rico, with 76.5% of voters approving of the… Continue reading Constitutional Government for Puerto Rico
Franklin R. Chang-Díaz, Astronaut and Immigrant
Happy birthday to Franklin R. Chang-Díaz, a Costa Rican-born engineer, physicist, and NASA astronaut. Díaz immigrated to the US when he was eighteen, and learned English during his senior year of high school. His goal was to become an astronaut. He earned a BA in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut and a Ph… Continue reading Franklin R. Chang-Díaz, Astronaut and Immigrant
Julia Alvarez, Award Winning Writer
Happy birthday to writer, poetry and essayist Julia Alvarez. Alvarez was born in New York City on March 27, 1950; her parents were political refugees from the Dominican Republic. Her more prominent novels include “How the García Girls Lost Their Accents” (1991), “In the Time of the Butterflies”(1994), and “Yo!” (1997). Alvarez’s work centers on… Continue reading Julia Alvarez, Award Winning Writer