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Ripley’sYou sing “Happy Birthday” to the president… you the birthday. On May 19, 1962, Marilyn Monroe captivated the world when she stepped on stage at Madison Square Garden to serenade President John F. Kennedy with an iconic version of “Happy Birthday.” The dress she wore is adorned with over 6,000 hand-sewn rhinestones, giving Monroe the appearance of being “sewn into” liquid starlight. It made history in 2016, when it became the most expensive dress ever sold at auction at $4.8 million, and burst into the limelight again in 2022 when Kim Kardashian wore the iconic dress to the MET Gala. #Ripleys #BION #RipleysBelieveItorNot
On the profile · Apr 10, 2026