Milestones: Feb. 12, 1965

Born. To Sherri Finkbine, 32, Phoenix housewife who became the central figure in the 1962 thalidomide debate by going to Sweden for an abortion of a baby she feared was damaged by the drug (it was) after Arizona had denied her legal permission; and Robert Finkbine, 33, high school social studies teacher: their fifth child, third daughter; in Phoenix. Sighed the proud Papa: "Both the mother and child are perfect."

Born. To Princess Grace, 35, still High Society's leading lady; and Prince Rainier, 41, ruler of Monaco: their third child, second daughter; in Monte Carlo. Name: Princess Stephanie Marie Elisabeth.

Divorced. Leslie Caron,...

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