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Tina Turner born
Tina Turner was born. American singer known as Queen of Rock.
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Rita Ora was born. English singer.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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24 this weekToday · 26 November
- Rita OraBritish singer-songwriter (born 1990)Born 1990 · 36 years ago today
- DJ KhaledAmerican DJ, rapper, and record producer (born 1975)Born 1975 · 51 years ago today
- Tina TurnerSinger-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)Born 1939 · 87 years ago today
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Robin GivensAmerican stage, television, and film actress (born 1964)27 November · born 1964
Jimi HendrixAmerican guitarist (1942–1970)27 November · born 1942
Bruce LeeMartial artist and actor (1940–1973)27 November · born 1940
Morgan FreemanAmerican actor and producer (born 1937)27 November · born 1937
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadAmerican actress (born 1984)28 November · born 1984
Jon StewartAmerican comedian and television host (born 1962)28 November · born 1962
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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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