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Bram Stoker was born. Irish author of Dracula.
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Gordon Ramsay born
Gordon Ramsay was born. British chef and TV personality.
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Jack Osbourne born
Jack Osbourne was born. English media personality.
Died on this day
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Suicide
1890Death
Vincent van Gogh dies
Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.
Accident
1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Assassinated
1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
Suicide
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.
Famous birthdays
22 this weekToday · 8 November
- Jack OsbourneBritish television personality (born 1985)Born 1985 · 41 years ago today
- Gordon RamsayBritish celebrity chef (born 1966)Born 1966 · 60 years ago today
- Bram StokerIrish author (1847–1912)Born 1847 · 179 years ago today
Coming up this week
Nick LacheyAmerican singer, actor, producer and television personality9 November · born 1973
Eric DaneAmerican actor (1972–2026)9 November · born 1972
Hedy LamarrAustrian-American actress and inventor (1914–2000)9 November · born 1914
Karl MarxGerman philosopher and socialist (1818–1883)9 November · born 1818
TinasheAmerican singer (born 1993)10 November · born 1993
Ellen PompeoAmerican actress (born 1969)10 November · born 1969
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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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