Born on This Day
Aviation pioneer known as the co-inventor of the first successful airplane, which he and brother Wilbur debuted in 1903.
Actor best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in "Friends" and his advocacy for substance abuse recovery.
Screenwriter and creator of "Star Trek," which broke ground with is blend of science fiction and pop culture.
Russia launches Sputnik 5, the first spacecraft to carry animals into space and bring them back alive. Passengers include two dogs, a gray rabbit, 40 mice, two rats and 15 flasks of fruit flies.
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