Born on This Day
Writer considered one of the greatest German authors of the modern era. Works include "Faust."
Canadian singer-songwriter whose country-pop 1997 album "Come on Over" sold more than 40 million copies.
Actor and musician known his energetic comedic roles in "School of Rock," "Kung Fu Panda" and rock band Tenacious D.
South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond begins what was then the longest filibuster speech in Senate history, orating for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act of 1957. In all, senators spent 57 days filibustering, unsuccessfully, against the law.
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