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Birth of Angelina Jolie
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Birth of Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie was born. American actress and humanitarian.

Died on this day

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Today · 31 July

  • Angelina JolieAngelina JolieAmerican actress (born 1975)Born 1975 · 51 years ago today

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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 SinglesOne DanceDrake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
    • UK AlbumsAll Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light OrchestraElectric Light Orchestra
    • US SinglesOne DanceDrake featuring WizKid and Kyla
    • US AlbumsViewsDrake

  • 2006 20 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesSmileLily Allen
    • UK AlbumsRazorlightRazorlight
    • US SinglesPromiscuousNelly Furtado featuring Timbaland
    • US AlbumsNow 22Various Artists

  • 1996 30 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesWannabeSpice Girls
    • UK AlbumsJagged Little PillAlanis Morissette
    • US SinglesYou're Makin' Me High / Let It FlowToni Braxton
    • US AlbumsIt Was WrittenNas

  • 1986 40 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesPapa Don't PreachMadonna
    • UK AlbumsTrue BlueMadonna
    • US SinglesSledgehammerPeter Gabriel
    • US AlbumsTop GunSoundtrack

  • 1976 50 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesDon't Go Breaking My HeartElton John and Kiki Dee
    • UK Albums20 Golden GreatsThe Beach Boys
    • US SinglesKiss and Say GoodbyeThe Manhattans
    • US AlbumsBreezin'George Benson

  • 1966 60 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesOut of TimeChris Farlowe
    • UK AlbumsThe Sound of MusicOriginal soundtrack
    • US SinglesWild ThingThe Troggs
    • US AlbumsYesterday and TodayThe Beatles

  • 1956 70 yrs ago

    • UK SinglesWhy Do Fools Fall in LoveThe Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon
    • UK AlbumsSongs for Swingin' Lovers!Frank Sinatra
    • US AlbumsMy Fair LadyOriginal Broadway Cast

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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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