If the story is true, the famous actress born 100 years ago, on June 1, 1926, used 262.5 liters of champagne for a sparkling bath. However, it is said that this was merely a publicity stunt. Closer to the truth is the story that she began every day with a glass of champagne, specifically, the once-popular wide, stemmed glass known to the French as a coupé and to the English as a saucer.
The saucer-style glass was used until the 1980s. That was when the tall, narrow flute came into fashion: while it showcases the rising bubbles beautifully, the wine fails to fully express its aroma or flavor. It remains a common sight at receptions because many of them fit onto the round trays used to serve guests. However, fine sparkling wines and Champagnes are served in tulip-shaped glasses, wider vessels that taper towards the top. That is the glass they deserve.
Marilyn Monroe died on August 4, 1962, at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. She was found the next morning in bed, unclothed, with a telephone in her hand. She was only 36 years old.