Born on This Day
French Impressionist painter know for use of vibrant color and light in works like "Luncheon of the Boating Party."
Lead guitarist of the The Beatles and singer-songwriter who penned "Something," "Here Comes the Sun" and "My Sweet Lord."
Comedian and actress known for her sharp wit and her late-night talk show "Chelsea Lately."
Vermont blacksmith Thomas Davenport receives the first US patent for an electric motor. He insulated the wires with strips of fabric cut from his wife's wedding dress.
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