Happy birthday! Sammy Davis, Jr. turns 99 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 99 on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

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Sammy Davis, Jr. is celebrating his 99th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-actor-dancer Sammy Davis, Jr. (The Candy Man, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 99th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Davis, a cultural icon

Born Samuel George Davis, Jr. in New York on December 8, 1925, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Davis' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Sammy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sammy Davis, Jr. as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 99.

Happy Birthday, Sammy, you're the best!

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