Blast From the Past:Happy Birthday, Judy --Rest in Peace Ella

Cover of Judy Garland

The one and only Judy Garland was born Frances Gumm on this day, 89 years ago. (Yes, Judy played Dorothy in the Wizard of OZ in 1939.)

Actress and singer. Born on Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Judy Garland, the star of many classic musical films, was known for her tremendous talent and troubled life. She started out in show business at an early age. The daughter of vaudeville professionals, she started her stage career as a child.