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Lisa Bonet born
Lisa Bonet was born. American actress.
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1977Birth
Maggie Gyllenhaal born
Maggie Gyllenhaal was born. American actress.
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Pete Davidson born
Pete Davidson was born. American comedian.
Died on this day
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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.
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.
Assassinated
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.
Accident
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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1997Death
Diana, Princess of Wales dies
Diana, Princess of Wales, member of british royal family, died on this day in 1997. Car crash in Paris. Remembered as: Global humanitarian and celebrated royal figure.
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21 this weekToday · 16 November
- Pete DavidsonAmerican comedian and actor (born 1993)Born 1993 · 33 years ago today
- Maggie GyllenhaalAmerican actress and filmmaker (born 1977)Born 1977 · 49 years ago today
- LBLisa BonetAmerican actress (born 1967)Born 1967 · 59 years ago today
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Rachel McAdamsCanadian actress (born 1978)17 November · born 1978
Danny DeVitoAmerican actor, comedian and filmmaker (born 1944)17 November · born 1944
Martin ScorseseAmerican filmmaker (born 1942)17 November · born 1942
Chloe SevignyAmerican actress and director (born 1974)18 November · born 1974
Owen WilsonAmerican actor (born 1968)18 November · born 1968
Elizabeth PerkinsAmerican actress (born 1960)18 November · born 1960
Day of Recognition16 November
International Day for Tolerance
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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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