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Top 10 March 19 Birthdays

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10. March 19, 1848: Wyatt Earp.  He wasn't really a hero, more an anti-hero. Indeed, there were times when he acted more like a mob boss. But he was courageous enough to be his own hitman, and when called upon to uphold the law, he did it as well as anyone in the Wild West. 9. March 19, 1946: Ruth Pointer.  The Pointer Sisters were one of the top female vocal groups of the 1970s and '80s. Ruth is now the last surviving original member. Honorable Mention: March 19, 1937: Clarence "Frogman" Henry.  One of the original New Orleans R&B singers, known for his vocal tricks, including the one that got him his nickname. Honorable Mention: March 19, 1953: Ricky Wilson.  The original lead guitarist for The B-52's, and the brother of group member Cindy Wilson. He may have been the 1st major rocker to die from the effects of AIDS. 8. March 19, 1860: William Jennings Bryan.  In 1896, the former Congressman from Nebraska spoke before the Democratic National Convention, an...