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Today we remember the charismatic woman known as Marilyn Monroe. Norma Jeane Mortenson was born in Los Angeles, California, June 1, 1926. Here are some events leading up to her last birthday at age 36, until her death, August 5, 1962.
– Marilyn attends costume and makeup tests for Something’s Got To Give – April 10
– Initial filming of Something’s Got To Give – April 21
– JFK’s birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden – May 19
– Marilyn’s last public appearance – June 1
– Marilyn is fired from Something’s Got To Give – June 8
– First Vogue photo session with Bert Stern – June 23
– Negotiations with Fox begin about resuming work on Something’s Got To Give – June 28
– George Barris photo shoot – June 29
– Marilyn’s final interview, with Richard Meryman – July 4
– Marilyn meets Fox studio chiefs – July 12
– Marilyn spends the weekend at Cal-Neva Lodge – July 28
– Marilyn appears on the cover of Life magazine for the last time before her death – August 3
– Dr. Ralph Greenson spends six hours with Marilyn – August 4
– Police are called after Marilyn is found dead in her Brentwood home – August 5
– Marilyn’s funeral is held at Westwood memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA – August 8
