Born on This Day
Canadian singer-songwriter who blended pop, R&B and electronic music on "Blinding LIghts" and "Can't Feel My Face."
Tennis player known for his fiery temperament, rivalry with Björn Borg and seven Grand Slam singles titles.
Actor and educator who starred in "Roots" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Hosted TV's "Reading Rainbow."
Mired in a labor dispute, the National Hockey League cancels the 2004-05 pro hockey season—a first for any major US sports league.
Timeline
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