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Birth of Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman was born. American actor.
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Bruce Lee born
Bruce Lee was born. Hong Kong-American martial artist.
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Jimi Hendrix born
Jimi Hendrix was born. American guitarist.
1964Birth
Robin Givens born
Robin Givens was born. American actress.
Died on this day
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2008Death
Heath Ledger dies
Heath Ledger, actor, died on this day in 2008. Accidental prescription drug overdose. Remembered as: Acclaimed performances, including the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Assassinated
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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44 BCDeath
Julius Caesar dies
Julius Caesar, roman general/statesman, died on this day in 44 BC. Assassinated by Roman senators. Remembered as: Critical role in the demise of the Roman Republic.
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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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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.
Famous birthdays
24 this weekToday · 27 November
- Robin GivensAmerican stage, television, and film actress (born 1964)Born 1964 · 62 years ago today
- Jimi HendrixAmerican guitarist (1942–1970)Born 1942 · 84 years ago today
- Bruce LeeMartial artist and actor (1940–1973)Born 1940 · 86 years ago today
- Morgan FreemanAmerican actor and producer (born 1937)Born 1937 · 89 years ago today
Coming up this week
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadAmerican actress (born 1984)28 November · born 1984
Jon StewartAmerican comedian and television host (born 1962)28 November · born 1962
Ed HarrisAmerican actor and director (born 1950)28 November · born 1950
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor (1976–2020)29 November · born 1976
Anna FarisAmerican actress (born 1976)29 November · born 1976
Don CheadleAmerican actor (born 1964)29 November · born 1964
Celebration27 November
Pins and Needles Day
Commemorates the opening of the pro-labor musical 'Pins and Needles' on Broadway in 1937.
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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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