Born on This Day
Actress and African American trailblazer with her roles in "Sounder" and "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman."
French singer known for her powerful, emotional performances of songs like "La Vie en Rose" and "Milord."
Actor celebrated for his performances in films "Donnie Darko," "Brokeback Mountain" and "Nightcrawler."
An innocent joke about a toilet paper shortage by "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson causes panic buying of bathroom tissue across the US. Carson later issues a clarification, wiping the slate clean.
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