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Alfred Wegener proposes continental drift
German meteorologist Alfred Wegener first presented theory of continental drift at Geological Association in Frankfurt.
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New Mexico becomes 47th state
New Mexico admitted as 47th US state.
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Joan of Arc born
French heroine and saint Joan of Arc was born in Domrémy, France. She led French army to victory at Orléans.
1955Birth
Rowan Atkinson born
Rowan Atkinson was born. English actor known as Mr. Bean.
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Eddie Redmayne born
Eddie Redmayne was born. English actor.
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2014Death
Robin Williams dies
Robin Williams, actor and comedian, died on this day in 2014. Suicide. Remembered as: Known for his improvisational skills and wide variety of roles.
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2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
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Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
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2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
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21 this weekToday · 6 January
- Eddie RedmayneEnglish actor (born 1982)Born 1982 · 44 years ago today
- Rowan AtkinsonEnglish actor, comedian, and writer (born 1955)Born 1955 · 71 years ago today
- Joan of ArcFrench folk heroine and saint (1412–1431)Born 1412 · 614 years ago today
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Lewis HamiltonBritish racing driver (born 1985)7 January · born 1985
Nicolas CageAmerican actor (born 1964)7 January · born 1964
Millard FillmorePresident of the United States from 1850 to 18537 January · born 1800
David BowieEnglish musician and actor (1947–2016)8 January · born 1947
Stephen HawkingEnglish theoretical physicist (1942–2018)8 January · born 1942
Elvis PresleyAmerican singer and actor (1935–1977)8 January · born 1935
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Epiphany
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2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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