Born on This Day
Writer, philosopher and political activist known for her influential works on literature, photography and culture.
Composer, writer and actor known for creating the groundbreaking Broadway hit "Hamilton" and music for Disney's "Moana" and "Encanto."
British singer-songwriter known for her smooth voice on soul and jazz hits "Smooth Operator" and "No Ordinary Love."
Lightning strikes the outstretched hand of Rio de Janeiro's 125-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue, breaking off a chunk of its thumb. Weeks earlier, the middle finger on that hand also took a hit.
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