Born on This Day
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer whose poems and plays like "Renascence" explored love, loss and feminist themes.
Author and illustrator best known for his darkly comedic and gothic style in works like "The Doubtful Guest."
Australian wildlife expert and TV personality best known for his animal advocacy and TV's "The Crocodile Hunter."
First Grammy Award for rap goes to....D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (Jeff Townes and Will Smith) for "Parents Just Don't Understand."
Timeline
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History Every Day
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