Born on This Day
Rapper and actor known for his gritty style hits like "Party Up (Up In Here)" and "Ruff Ryders' Anthem."
Filmmaker credited with creating the modern blockbuster with "Jaws." Won Oscars for directing "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan."
Singer-songwriter known for her haunting, introspective style and hits like "Bad Guy" and "Everything I Wanted."
George and Kathy Lutz move into a house in Amityville, N.Y., site of a 1974 massacre; 28 days later, they flee in terror, citing oozing green slime, red-eyed pigs and more. Their much-disputed tale inspires the book and movie "The Amityville Horror."
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