Born on This Day
English Romantic poet whose works, like "Ode on a Grecian Urn," explored questions of beauty, truth and the transience of life.
Canadian comedic actor whose 1990s hits include "Uncle Buck" and "Plains, Trains & Automobiles."
Indian-American physicist known as the father of fiber optics, a method of data transmission that revolutionized communications.
Princess Margaret publicly announces her decision to end her engagement to the (unsuitably) divorced Peter Townsend. Royal watchers had gotten wise to the affair when she flicked away lint from his jacket in public.
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