Born on This Day
Jazz pianist, bandleader and composer whose swing hits like "One O'Clock Jump" helped define the big band sound.
Sister of Queen Elizabeth II and an international style icon. Known for her glamorous lifestyle and rebellious nature.
Basketball player who won two NBA titles. Known for his prolific scoring, including 100 points in a single game in 1962.
Greenville, S.C., police investigate reports of creepy clowns hanging around a local apartment complex, trying to lure kids into the woods. The story gains worldwide attention and sets off a “killer clown panic” across the US.
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