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Birth of Clint Eastwood
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Birth of Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood was born. American actor and director.

Died on this day

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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.

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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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Prince dies

Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.

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Vincent van Gogh dies

Vincent van Gogh, painter, died on this day in 1890. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Post-Impressionist whose work deeply influenced 20th-century art.

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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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Today · 24 September

  • Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodAmerican actor and filmmaker (born 1930)Born 1930 · 96 years ago today

Coming up this week

  • Serena WilliamsSerena WilliamsAmerican tennis player (born 1981)26 September · born 1981
  • HHalseySinger-songwriter Halsey was born in Edison, New Jersey29 September · born 1994
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National Punctuation Day

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Music · No.1 on this day

What was topping the charts

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 SinglesCloserThe Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
    • UK AlbumsWild WorldBastille
    • US SinglesCloserThe Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
    • US AlbumsBirds in the Trap Sing McKnightTravis Scott

  • 2006 20 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesI Don't Feel Like Dancin'Scissor Sisters
    • UK AlbumsTa-DahScissor Sisters
    • US SinglesSexyBackJustin Timberlake
    • US AlbumsB'DayBeyoncé

  • 1996 30 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesReady or NotFugees
    • UK AlbumsNew Adventures in Hi-FiR.E.M.
    • US SinglesMacarena (Bayside Boys Mix)Los Del Rio
    • US AlbumsNo CodePearl Jam

  • 1986 40 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesDon't Leave Me This WayThe Communards with Sarah Jane Morris
    • UK AlbumsNow That's What I Call Music 7Various artists
    • US SinglesStuck with YouHuey Lewis and the News
    • US AlbumsTop GunSoundtrack

  • 1976 50 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesDancing QueenABBA
    • UK Albums20 Golden GreatsThe Beach Boys
    • US SinglesPlay That Funky MusicWild Cherry
    • US AlbumsFrampton Comes Alive!Peter Frampton

  • 1966 60 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesDistant DrumsJim Reeves
    • UK AlbumsRevolverThe Beatles
    • US SinglesCherishThe Association
    • US AlbumsRevolverThe Beatles

  • 1956 70 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesLay Down Your ArmsAnne Shelton
    • UK AlbumsOklahoma!Original soundtrack
    • US AlbumsThe King and ISoundtrack

Sport on this day

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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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