1978 Birthday Laetitia Casta, born in Pont-Audemer, France, model, actress, appeared in L'Oreal, Dior, Chanel campaigns, featured on 100 magazine covers, films include, 'Visage' 1957 Death Christian Dior, French designer (New Look), dies at 52 in Italy 1905 Birthday Christian Dior, Normandy France, fashion designer, long-skirted look