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First demonstration of television
John Logie Baird gave first public demonstration of television to Royal Institution in London.
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1956Birth
Geena Davis born
Geena Davis was born. American actress.
1976Birth
Emma Bunton born
Emma Bunton was born. English singer.
1994Birth
Booboo Stewart born
Booboo Stewart was born. American actor.
Died on this day
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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.
Assassinated
1948Death
Mahatma Gandhi dies
Mahatma Gandhi, political ethicist, died on this day in 1948. Assassinated. Remembered as: Leader of the Indian independence movement.
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1793Death
Death of Louis XVI
King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris during French Revolution.
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.
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1948Death
Death of Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.
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22 this weekToday · 21 January
- Booboo StewartAmerican actor (born 1994)Born 1994 · 32 years ago today
- Emma BuntonBritish singer (born 1976)Born 1976 · 50 years ago today
- Geena DavisAmerican actor (born 1956)Born 1956 · 70 years ago today
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LogicStudy of correct reasoning22 January · born 1990
Linda BlairAmerican actress and activist (born 1959)22 January · born 1959
Francis BaconEnglish philosopher and statesman (1561–1626)22 January · born 1561
Mariska HargitayAmerican actress (born 1964)23 January · born 1964
Richard Dean AndersonAmerican actor (born 1950)23 January · born 1950
John HancockAmerican Founding Father (1737–1793)23 January · born 1737
Celebration21 January
National Hugging Day
Encourages people to embrace family and friends to promote mental well-being and connection.
Music · No.1 on this day
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0Finals, medals and records decided on 21 January.
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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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