Born on This Day
Actress who starred in "Citizen Kane" and is best known as Endora on TV's "Bewitched."
Lyricist known for his collaboration with brother George on hits "I Got Rhythm" and "Someone to Watch Over Me."
The first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress. Civil rights, women's rights and education reform advocate.
Two months after Sputnik reached orbit, the first US attempt to launch a satellite ends in spectacular failure when the rocket rises four feet before crashing down into the launch pad and exploding. Press dubs the attempt “Flopnik” and “Kaputnik.”
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