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Rat Pack
Jan 27, 2026 2:52 PM

  Rat Pack, a group of close-knit Las Vegas entertainers who frequently performed together onstage and in films in the 1960s. The core members of the Rat Pack were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr.. The Rat Pack became notorious for their wild carousing and acquired a legendary status in their own time that continues to fascinate fans decades after the group’s heyday. Although the name “Rat Pack” evokes the 1960s and the circle of friends that centered on Sinatra, the group and name originated in the previous decade, Hollywood actor Humphrey Bogart being the pack’s ringleader. By the ...(100 of 1177 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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