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Dunblane massacre
Gunman killed 16 children and teacher at Dunblane Primary School Scotland, leading to UK handgun ban.
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Birth of William Herschel
Astronomer William Herschel was born in Hanover, discoverer of Uranus and infrared radiation.
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Percival Lowell born
Percival Lowell was born. American astronomer.
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Common born
Common was born. American rapper.
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Emile Hirsch born
Emile Hirsch was born. American actor.
Died on this day
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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.
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.
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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.
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2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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1962Death
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe, actress and model, died on this day in 1962. Barbiturate overdose. Remembered as: Iconic actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s.
Famous birthdays
23 this weekToday · 13 March
- Emile HirschAmerican actor (born 1985)Born 1985 · 41 years ago today
- CCommonBorn 1972Born 1972 · 54 years ago today
- Percival LowellAmerican businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer (1855–1916)Born 1855 · 171 years ago today
- William HerschelGerman-British astronomer and composer (1738–1822)Born 1738 · 288 years ago today
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Simone BilesAmerican artistic gymnast (born 1997)14 March · born 1997
Michael CaineEnglish retired actor (born 1933)14 March · born 1933
Albert EinsteinGerman-born theoretical physicist (1879–1955)14 March · born 1879
will.i.amAmerican rapper (born 1975)15 March · born 1975
Eva LongoriaAmerican actress (born 1975)15 March · born 1975
Andrew JacksonPresident of the United States from 1829 to 183715 March · born 1767
Celebration13 March
World Sleep Day
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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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