Born on This Day
Singer-songwriter known for his lyrical descriptions of heartache on hits like "Only the Lonely" and "Oh, Pretty Woman."
American snowboarder and two-time gold medalist in the halfpipe.
American designer whose streamlined looks—like figure-hugging halter dresses—helped define 1970s fashion.
Soon-to-be law school grad Richard Nixon applies for a job at the FBI but, for reasons that remain murky, isn’t hired. FBI director J. Edgar Hoover later remarks that “the FBI’s loss ultimately became the country’s gain.”
Timeline
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