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Robert Koch born
Robert Koch was born. German physician, Nobel winner.
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Hailee Steinfeld1996- Ariane Grande1993
- John Kerry1943
- Robert Koch1843
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John Kerry born
John Kerry was born. American politician.
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Birth of Ariane Grande
Ariane Grande was born. American singer.
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Hailee Steinfeld born
Hailee Steinfeld was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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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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1980Death
John Lennon dies
John Lennon, musician, died on this day in 1980. Assassinated in New York City. Remembered as: Co-lead vocalist and founder of The Beatles.
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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.
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.
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2020Death
Kobe Bryant dies
Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player, died on this day in 2020. Helicopter crash. Remembered as: Five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers.
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23 this weekToday · 11 December
- Hailee SteinfeldAmerican actress and singer (born 1996)Born 1996 · 30 years ago today
- AGAriane GrandeBorn 1993Born 1993 · 33 years ago today
- John KerryAmerican politician and diplomat (born 1943)Born 1943 · 83 years ago today
- Robert KochGerman physician and bacteriologist (1843–1910)Born 1843 · 183 years ago today
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Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1989)13 December · born 1989
Steve BuscemiAmerican actor (born 1957)13 December · born 1957
Dick Van DykeAmerican actor and comedian (born 1925)13 December · born 1925
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
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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