Born on This Day
Legendary jazz singer noted for her vocal range, precise diction and gift for improvisational scat singing.
Oscar-winning actor known for playing intense, often violent characters in "The Godfather," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Serpico."
Basketball great nicknamed "The Big Fundamental" for his dominating play. Led the San Antonio Spurs to five NBA championships.
New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars, using the owners’ initials instead of numbers. Motorists must make their own plates, and they do so with a variety of materials, including wood and leather.
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