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Nostradamus was born. French astrologer.
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Michael Owen born
Michael Owen was born. English footballer.
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Vanessa Hudgens born
Vanessa Hudgens was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
Accident
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.
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
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.
Suicide
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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22 this weekToday · 14 December
- Vanessa HudgensAmerican actress and singer (born 1988)Born 1988 · 38 years ago today
- Michael OwenEnglish footballer (born 1979)Born 1979 · 47 years ago today
- NostradamusFrench astrologer and seer (1503–1566)Born 1503 · 523 years ago today
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Adam BrodyAmerican actor (born 1979)15 December · born 1979
Don JohnsonAmerican actor (born 1949)15 December · born 1949
Gustave EiffelFrench civil engineer (1832–1923)15 December · born 1832
Krysten RitterAmerican actress (born 1981)16 December · born 1981
Benjamin BrattAmerican actor (born 1963)16 December · born 1963
Jane AustenEnglish novelist (1775–1817)16 December · born 1775
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Monkey 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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