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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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1968Death

Martin Luther King Jr. dies

Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader, died on this day in 1968. Assassinated in Memphis. Remembered as: Prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.

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1793Death

Death of Louis XVI

King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.

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30 BCDeath

Cleopatra dies

Cleopatra, queen of the ptolemaic kingdom, died on this day in 30 BC. Suicide (historically debated, asp bite). Remembered as: The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

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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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  • John WayneJohn WayneAmerican actor (1907–1979)14 April · born 1907
  • Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciItalian polymath (1452–1519)15 April · born 1452
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Music · No.1 on this day

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The official No.1 singles and albums in the UK and the USA on this date, decade by decade.

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  • 2016 10 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesI Took a Pill in IbizaMike Posner
    • UK AlbumsEverything You've Come to ExpectThe Last Shadow Puppets
    • US SinglesWorkRihanna featuring Drake
    • US AlbumsThis Is What the Truth Feels LikeGwen Stefani

  • 2006 20 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesCrazyGnarls Barkley
    • UK AlbumsRingleader of the TormentorsMorrissey
    • US SinglesBad DayDaniel Powter
    • US Albums3121Prince

  • 1996 30 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesFirestarterThe Prodigy
    • UK AlbumsGreatest HitsTake That
    • US SinglesBecause You Loved MeCéline Dion
    • US AlbumsJagged Little PillAlanis Morissette

  • 1986 40 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesLiving DollCliff Richard and the Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin
    • UK AlbumsHits 4Various artists
    • US SinglesRock Me AmadeusFalco
    • US AlbumsWhitney HoustonWhitney Houston

  • 1976 50 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesSave Your Kisses for MeBrotherhood of Man
    • UK AlbumsRock FolliesRock Follies
    • US SinglesDisco LadyJohnnie Taylor
    • US AlbumsFrampton Comes Alive!Peter Frampton

  • 1966 60 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesThe Sun Ain't Gonna Shine AnymoreThe Walker Brothers
    • UK AlbumsThe Sound of MusicOriginal soundtrack
    • US Singles(You're My) Soul And InspirationThe Righteous Brothers
    • US AlbumsBallads of the Green BeretsSSgt. Barry Sadler

  • 1956 70 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesThe Poor People of ParisWinifred Atwell
    • US AlbumsBelafonteHarry Belafonte

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World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.

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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
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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
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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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