Born on This Day
Actor who brought a cynical edge to Hollywood classics like "Sunset Boulevard" and "Network."
English singer who broke out in the Spice Girls as "Posh Spice," then launched a clothing line. Wife of soccer great David Beckham.
Singer-songwriter who won a cult following for stridently feminist pop-rock albums like 1993's "Exile in Guyville."
Ellis Island has the busiest day in its history, processing 11,747 immigrants, more than double its 5,000 average.
Timeline
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