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Angela Lansbury was born. English-American actress known for Murder, She Wrote.
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Tim Robbins born
Tim Robbins was born. American actor, Oscar winner for Mystic River.
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Naomi Osaka born
Naomi Osaka was born. Japanese tennis player, multiple Grand Slam winner.
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.
Assassinated
1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
Assassinated
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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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.
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2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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21 this weekToday · 16 October
- Naomi OsakaJapanese tennis player (born 1997)Born 1997 · 29 years ago today
- Tim RobbinsAmerican actor (born 1958)Born 1958 · 68 years ago today
- Angela LansburyBritish actress (1925–2022)Born 1925 · 101 years ago today
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Felicity JonesBritish actress (born 1983)17 October · born 1983
EminemAmerican rapper (born 1972)17 October · born 1972
Rita HayworthAmerican actress and dancer (1918–1987)17 October · born 1918
Zac EfronAmerican actor (born 1987)18 October · born 1987
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian actor and martial artist (born 1960)18 October · born 1960
Martina NavratilovaCzech-American tennis player (born 1956)18 October · born 1956
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World Food Day
Commemorates the founding of the FAO and promotes action against global hunger and malnutrition.
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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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