Born on This Day
French designer who revolutionized fashion in the 1940s with his "New Look," featuring cinched waists and full skirts.
Golfer considered one of the greatest of all time, with a record 18 major PGA championships.
Actress known for her roles in "Thelma & Louise" and "A League of Their Own," and her advocacy for gender equality in media.
In a “broken arrow” nuclear incident, an American B-52 bomber with four nuclear warheads crashes into a fjord in Greenland, releasing widespread radiation. The crew had been forced to eject due to an accidental cabin fire.
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