Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on “Gossip Girl,” passed away in February at age 39. The actress died of complications caused by diabetes.
ON THIS DAY IN 1852, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “An American gentleman was standing amongst the spectators in the vestibule of St. Peter’s on Easter Sunday, when the Pope was being carried by, and neglected to take off his hat, a piece of disrespect which was observed by some French officers behind him, who […]
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