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First UK motorway Preston Bypass opens
First UK motorway Preston Bypass opened, now part of M6 motorway.
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Jennifer Capriati1976- Lucy Lawless1968
- Elle Macpherson1964
- John Major1943
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1943Birth
Birth of John Major
British Prime Minister John Major was born in Surrey, served 1990-1997.
1964Birth
Elle Macpherson born
Elle Macpherson was born. Australian model.
1968Birth
Lucy Lawless born
Lucy Lawless was born. New Zealand actress.
1976Birth
Jennifer Capriati born
Jennifer Capriati was born. American tennis player.
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.
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.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
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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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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.
Famous birthdays
12 this weekToday · 29 March
- Jennifer CapriatiAmerican former tennis player (born 1976)Born 1976 · 50 years ago today
- Lucy LawlessNew Zealand actress (born 1968)Born 1968 · 58 years ago today
- Elle MacphersonAustralian model and actress (born 1964)Born 1964 · 62 years ago today
- John MajorPrime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997Born 1943 · 83 years ago today
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Norah JonesAmerican singer-songwriter and musician (born 1979)30 March · born 1979
Celine DionCanadian singer (born 1968)30 March · born 1968
Vincent van GoghDutch painter (1853–1890)30 March · born 1853
Ewan McGregorScottish actor (born 1971)31 March · born 1971
Christopher WalkenAmerican actor (born 1943)31 March · born 1943
Rene DescartesFrench philosopher and mathematician (1596–1650)31 March · born 1596
Celebration29 March
National Piano Day
Held on the 88th day of the year to celebrate the 88 keys on a standard piano.
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Sport on this day
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
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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