In 2003 another musical went on stage, in Belgium, called "Simenon et Josephine". It was a musical comedy related to the Maigret year of 2003 in Belgium.

Once had a rejected (and dejected) suitor kill himself at her feet.

Georges Simenon, the Belgium author and inventor of Inspector "Maigret" had a short relationship with Josephine in 1925. He couldn't stand it however that she was more in the spotlight then him, and called himself "Mr. Josephine".

Had pet leopards that she would walk down the Champs-Elysees.

Refused to perform in clubs that practiced racial segregation.

She became a French citizen in 1937.

Buried in the Cimetiere de Monaco in Monte Carlo.

Is portrayed by Lynn Whitfield in The Josephine Baker Story (1991) (TV) and by Victoria Gabrielle Platt in Winchell (1998) (TV)

During World War II, she worked as a spy for the French resistance.

In a "Wayne's World" skit on "Saturday Night Live", she was ranked Number 8 in Wayne's Top 10 Babes of All Time.

In 1951 the Stork Club in New York City refused to serve her because she was black. This led to a confrontation with columnist Walter Winchell. Later, she was falsely accused of being a communist sympathizer, and the FBI started a file on her.

She served in the French Resistance in World War II.

The Dutchman Henk van der Meyden, composed and wrote a musical about the life of Josephine Baker called "Josephine" which had its premiere in 1991 at Luxor Theater, Rotterdam. Cheryl Howard played the role of Josephine. The musical contained 5 original songs of Josephine, as well as new written songs.

She adopted 12 children, partly because she couldn't have any of her own and partly because she believed in equality for all, no matter what nationality, religion or race they were of. They were called "the Rainbow Children" and their names were: Aiko (Korea), Luis (Colombia), Janot (Japan), Jari (Finland), Jean-Claude (Canada), Moses (French), Marianne (France), Noel (France), Brahim (Arab), Mara (Venezuela), Koffi (the Ivory-Coast), Stellina (Morocco).

Janet Flanner, "New Yorker" correspondent said of her "Her magnificent dark body, a new model to the French, proved for the first time that black was beautiful."

In 1928, her husband/manager 'Count' Pepito di Abatino dueled Andrew Czolovodi, a Hungarian cavalry officer, over Josephine in St. Stephen's cemetery in Budapest. The duel lasted only 10 minutes, ending when di Abatino was scratched by Czolovodi's blade.

Pablo Picasso said of her: "Tall, coffee skin, ebony eyes, legs of paradise, a smile to end all smiles."

In 1995 had a song written about her by the band Fossil titled "Josephine Baker".

Inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians, 1995.

In a "Wayne`s World" skit on "Saturday Night Live", she was ranked Number 8 in Wayne`s Top 10 Babes of All Time.

In 1951 the Stork Club in New York City refused to serve her because she was black. This led to a confrontation with columnist Walter Winchell. Later, she was falsely accused of being a communist sympathizer, and the FBI started a file on her.

Had pet leopards that she would walk down the Champs-Elysees.

She served in the French Resistance in World War II.

She became a French citizen in 1937.

Buried in the Cimetiere de Monaco in Monte Carlo.

Is portrayed by Lynn Whitfield in The Josephine Baker Story (1991) (TV) and by Victoria Gabrielle Platt in Winchell (1998) (TV)

The Dutchman Henk van der Meyden, composed and wrote a musical about the life of Josephine Baker called "Josephine" which had its premiere in 1991 at Luxor Theater, Rotterdam. Cheryl Howard played the role of Josephine. The musical contained 5 original songs of Josephine, as well as new written songs.

In 2003 another musical went on stage, in Belgium, called "Simenon et Josephine". It was a musical comedy related to the Maigret year of 2003 in Belgium.

In 1995 had a song written about her by the band Fossil titled "Josephine Baker".

Pablo Picasso said of her: "Tall, coffee skin, ebony eyes, legs of paradise, a smile to end all smiles."

Janet Flanner, "New Yorker" correspondent said of her "Her magnificent dark body, a new model to the French, proved for the first time that black was beautiful."

Inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians, 1995.

She adopted 12 children, partly because she couldn`t have any of her own and partly because she believed in equality for all, no matter what nationality, religion or race they were of. They were called "the Rainbow Children" and their names were: Aiko (Korea), Luis (Colombia), Janot (Japan), Jari (Finland), Jean-Claude (Canada), Moses (French), Marianne (France), Noel (France), Brahim (Arab), Mara (Venezuela), Koffi (the Ivory-Coast), Stellina (Morocco).

Once had a rejected (and dejected) suitor kill himself at her feet.

During World War II, she worked as a spy for the French resistance.

In 1928, her husband/manager `Count` Pepito di Abatino dueled Andrew Czolovodi, a Hungarian cavalry officer, over Josephine in St. Stephen`s cemetery in Budapest. The duel lasted only 10 minutes, ending when di Abatino was scratched by Czolovodi`s blade.

Refused to perform in clubs that practiced racial segregation.