Born on This Day
Singer-songwriter and "Queen of Disco" whose hits include "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girls."
French painter, sculptor and leader of the Fauvist movement, best known for his use of bold, expressionistic colors and fluid shapes.
Singer-songwriter known for folk and country hits like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Rocky Mountain High.
In one of the most iconic motorcycle stunts ever, Evel Knievel attempts his longest jump—141 feet—over the Caesars Palace fountain in Las Vegas. He missed the landing at 90 mph, sustaining serious injuries. But his global fame soared.
Timeline
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